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This Cyber Monday deal will bag you a Chromecast and Google Home Mini for $35

Cyber Monday is the best time of year to pick up great deals on electronics of all kinds. One gadget that may be missing from your home is a streaming device, which allows you to view tons of top online content from services like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Hulu on your TV. You could rectify that omission with some of the best deals on streaming devices for Cyber Monday — including three terrific deals on Google Chromecast devices available now from Walmart.

We’ve also found a few Walmart Black Friday deals for those that want to be saving money on some of the best Chromecasts by leveraging Black Friday sales.

Here’s a quick look at all of them:

Chromecast and Google Home Mini Bundle — $35 ($39 off)

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This bundle, exclusive to Walmart, includes both a Google Chromecast and a Google Home Mini for just $35. That makes it the ideal way to start off your smart home, with easy setup and the ability to control your TV using voice commands. One both devices are installed, you can command your TV to turn on and off, start streaming shows, pause and resume playback, and more, all using your voice. Normally, the two products would cost $84 when purchased separately, so you’re getting a real bargain with this bundle.

Chromecast — $25 ($10 off)

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The classic Google Chromecast is an easy way to convert any old TV into one with smart functionality. Walmart has the third-generation Chromecast for just $25, down from $35. You plug the small device into the HDMI port on your TV and then you can stream videos or music directly from your phone. If you want a way to watch streamed content like Netflix or YouTube on your TV but you don’t want to shell out for a brand new smart TV, this little dongle can give you most of the same abilities for a fraction of the price.

Chromecast Ultra — $50 ($20 off)

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If you want to stream content from your phone to your TV in 4K, then you’ll need a Chromecast Ultra. Luckily, Walmart has the Chromecast Ultra on sale for $49, down from $69. This works just like the regular Chromecast, but it allows higher definition streaming if you have a TV which supports 4K Ultra HD.

As well as Chromecasts, Cyber Monday sees a whole raft of electronics products going on sale from massive retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. To stay abreast of all the best deals throughout the day, head to our Cyber Monday deals page which we’ll be keeping updated with all the hottest deals.

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