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The NVIDIA SHIELD TV is now available to buy in a new bundle which delivers more on the Android TV device’s smart home capabilities. The main difference is the inclusion of a Samsung’s SmartThings Link dongle. The NVIDIA SHIELD TV Smart Home Edition is available to buy now from Amazon, and is priced at $219.99 in the US.

The SmartThings Link usb dongle for the NVIDIA SHIELD became available in late 2017, and so in reality this is not a new product. But now the bundle is listed on the official NVIDIA site allowing future owners to buy the products together instead of getting them separately. Truth be told, there doesn’t seem to be any financial incentive buying the bundle, as it’s priced exactly as the cost of the items if purchased separately. So for now this more of a convenience bundle, than anything else.

What makes SmartThings Link different is its size, as it is just a USB dongle that can be plugged into the back of the SHIELD as a usual USB dongle. Once done and connected, the SmartThings Link immediately becomes a smart hub for the home, allowing SHIELD owners the option to control and manage multiple smart devices (lights, outlets and more) from the SmartThings Link, in other words from the SHIELD Android TV. You can see a full list of all the supported products here: https://www.smartthings.com/products.

So, for who is it for then? Well this bundle is specifically designed for those people who are looking for an immediate solution for both Android TV and a Smart Home Hub. Similar to the FireTV Cube by Amazon, with more power and fully compatible with Alexa. You can also buy each piece separately. In fact, as of right now the “SHIELD TV Gaming Edition” is selling curently for $179.99  (you actually get the gamepad for FREE!). Then you can always add on the $39.99 price for the SmartThings Link, the total comes in at $219.98 – the same cost as the Smart Home Edition which does not inclue with the NVIDIA Shield TV gamepad.

Two new promotions for you guys are actually happening over at Gearbest that may interest you. For existing and new users, the $0.99 promotion deals are live and in order to use them, simply add the coupon code NY2018 so you can lower the price. You can select among dozen of gadgets, small mostly but -hey, it’s just for a $1. You can even buy more than one products from this page with the discount coupon, all your products will cost $0.99 after entering the code.

For the new users instead from the USA and Canada, we have 4 different coupons with really good prices:

Starting with the best in my opinion, the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip Lite smartwatch, is selling for just $59.99 with discount coupon USNew4. There is a limited quantity of just 20 devices, so better hurry up if you are interested. Excellent smartwatch with great battery life and a lot of helpful functions, for sports and also for leisure. Eye-candy as well!

Next we have two smart devices for the Xiaomi Mi Home eco-system, which is also compatible with the Amazon Alexa. With the discount coupon you can get them for $6.99 each. First is the Xiaomi Aqara Window and Door Sensor which uses a ZigBee Wireless connection. Next and also from Xiaomi and Aqara, the Smart wireless switch which features a ZigBee wireless connection and can be used as doorbell, toggle button, remote controller and more via the “Mi Home” APP. With the very convenient adhesive on its backside and the small size you can put or stick on anywhere you wish. Use the coupon code USNew3 for the Aqara Sensor and the coupon USNew2 for the Awara Switch.

Lastly, a small but useful gadget for just $0.19 when using the coupon code USNew1 (limited to 100 devices) is the LXS – 001 5V 1.2W 6000 – 6500K Adjustable Mini USB LED LampIf you ever happen to a dark enviroment, just with the use of your notebook’s USB you can use this LED light at your convenience. It consumes just 1.2W so it will not make your battery suffer while it gives you the necessary light for your tasks.

In a new promotion from Gearbest called Blockbuster Tech, the first 5 Android TV Box of each day at exactly 10:00 UTC will be sold for just $9.99! Starting today, in the promo page we find tens of devices on sale with the main attraction to be the device on top, which for the first 5 units will be sold for $9.99! Today for example, the Sunvell R69 for the first 5 orders will be sold for just $9.99, a device that normally costs $27.37 and on a flash sale for $23.99, a great bargain right? Everyday a new Android TV Box will be sold for $9.99 so make sure to visit the page daily from May 8th to May 13th, in order to find out the super sale of the day for $9.99. Read more