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Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 6 Mar 2024
Ring Battery Doorbell Pro
Radar technology maps subjects and their path of travel to cut down false alerts
Removable battery is easy to recharge or swap out with a spare
Battery requires charging every two weeks at default settings
Expensive
$200
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 28 Sept 2022
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation)
Inexpensive
Nice design
Can't change its look
Currently unavailable
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 27 May 2026
Lymow One Plus Robot Lawn Mower
Size16"
Schedules make mowing automatic
Easy to set up and use
Can struggle with long grass and dandelions
May need to dock and recharge partway through mowing
$2,999
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 6 Mar 2026
Cricut Joy 2
Small, portable footprint
Cute new colorway
Fewer features than standard-sized Cricut machines
Paid subscription required to access all Design Space content
$109
at Cricut US & CAN
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 4 Feb 2026
Philips Hue Play Wall Washer
TypeLED
Smooth and responsive operation
Immense versatility
Super expensive
Requires a Hue Bridge to get the most out of it
$176
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 22 Nov 2025
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism
Dynamic triple-color lighting effects
Screw holes for a more permanent installation
Light modules are spaced farther apart
More expensive than Govee’s previous permanent outdoor lights
$11
at Etsy Affiliate US
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 12 Nov 2025
Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Gen)
Size8.7"
Immediate access to Alexa+
Sleek and substantially thinner profile
No physical camera privacy shutter
$180
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 27 Oct 2025
Cricut Maker 4
Easy to use with helpful tutorials in the app
Design Space app is very intuitive
More expensive than other Cricut machines
Costs of materials can add up
$349
at Cricut US & CAN
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 1 Oct 2025
iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop
Size5.8"
Reaches into corners well
Scrubs floors clean
App was sometimes glitchy
Spot Clean mode isn't the best
$499
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 18 Nov 2024
EufyCam S3 Pro
Sharp 4K UHD resolution with rich color night vision
Solar-powered battery for versatile placement without maintenance
Expensive upfront
Wi-Fi only
$550
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 26 Sept 2024
Govee Smart Star Light Projector
TypeLED
Realistic dynamic lighting effects with bold colors
Deep customization from ripple speed to star size
Flat buttons are hard to tell apart by feel or sight
Doesn’t include a power adapter brick
$60
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 13 Sept 2024
Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop
Excellent vacuum suction and extensive mopping reach
Self-sufficient dock serves multiple functions for up to a month at a time
Struggles with loose debris on longer carpet
$500
at SharkNinja
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 26 Aug 2024
Eufy Video Smart Lock E330
Multiple ways to unlock door
Clear 2K video
Video doesn't show as much vertically as some video doorbells
Visitors might not know to press button to ring bell
$250
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 6 Aug 2024
Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Generation
Sleek new design
No C-wire required for power
One of the most expensive smart thermostats
$230
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 19 Apr 2024
Eufy Indoor Cam S350
Premium 4K UHD resolution with crisp infrared night vision
Pan tilt and zooms 360 degrees around your room
No color night vision
Wired power supply with indoor-only body limits placement options
$100
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 26 Mar 2024
Wyze Cam v4
Impressive 2.5K resolution with vibrant color night vision
Weatherproof with a versatile magnetic base that can stand or mount
Lower framerates occasionally lead to choppy visuals
$30
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 21 Feb 2024
Amazon Echo Hub
Size8"
Clear, customizable interface
Great for Ring customers
Mediocre speakers
Chunky body
$180
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 9 Nov 2023
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Sleek new design
Built-in smart home hub
Lacks eero built-in
Currently unavailable
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 21 Nov 2022
Amazon Halo Rise
No-contact sleep tracking
Clean, minimalistic design
Some functionality requires separate Echo speaker
Night table needs to be same height as bed
Currently unavailable
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 8 Nov 2022
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
Modern, yet simple design
Good sound for size
No 3.5mm line out
Not that much cheaper than Echo Dot with Clock
$50
at Amazon