Smart Home

This smart lock does a pretty good job of combining several smart home devices into one.

The Amazon Echo Dot was the best smart speaker for less than $50, though it's since been replaced. Plus, the $60 Echo Dot with Clock is still the better value.

The Echo Studio is Amazon's best-sounding Alexa speaker yet, offering impressive bass, but it's not quite the best in its class.

With a nicer design and vastly improved audio, the third-generation Echo Dot is Amazon's best, cheapest speaker yet.

This smart motion sensor, dimmer and light switch supports all of the smart home standards.

Amazon Key solves a very specific problem for a very specific group of people: Amazon Prime customers who worry enough about stolen packages that they'll allow a delivery person to unlock their front door and drop the parcel off right inside their home.

The Google Nest Mini smart speaker boasts better sound and Google Assistant machine learning than the first-generation Home Mini.

The Neato D9 robot vacuum will impress you with its cleaning skills, but depress you with its app.

While its interface could be improved, the CyberQ Cloud did an excellent job at regulating a smoker's temperature and letting me manage it from afar.

This low-cost fingerprint smart lock has all of the basic features you might need in a discreet package.

Two cameras on the Eufy Video Doorbell Dual let you get a better look at your guests and packages.

The Ring Video Doorbell is the best video doorbell you can get for under $100.

The Nest Doorbell (battery) sets the standard for what a video doorbell should be, and what it should offer consumers.

This budget Wi-Fi connected Roomba will get the job done, but it’s better for pet-free homes.

The budget-friendly iRobot Roomba 694 offers good performance as a non-mapping robot vacuum, but the real standout is the iRobot Home app.

The iRobot Roomba j7+ avoids obstacles and learns from them to become a better cleaner.

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop features a huge self-cleaning and self-emptying dock, with a huge price tag to match.

The Windmill AC is a stylish smart window air conditioner.

Get the Blink Outdoor if you’re looking for a home security camera under $100 that can withstand the elements.

The iLife A11 robot vacuum and mop offers good performance on bare floors, but not much else.

The Staples Connect smart home hub does a very good job of simplifying smart home device pairing and creating logic-driven activities — all for no monthly fee.

The Scout Alarm system is well priced and easy to install yourself, but it is missing some components.

Owlet’s expensive monitor is best if you’re committed to sleep training

The Roborock S7 hybrid robot vacuum and mop combines innovative mopping tech with strong cleaning performance.

The Eufy Security Smart Lock Touch & WiFi fingerprint lock works well, but is somewhat larger than most modern smart locks.

The Blink Video Doorbell is a cheap video doorbell, but there are better — and equally inexpensive — options available.

This sophisticated smart lock from Level adds touch-to-open capabilities.

The Aeotec Smart Home Hub is pretty much the only way you can use Samsung’s SmartThings platform.

The Wyze Cam Floodlight and camera combo works well, but requires a monthly subscription for full features.

This smart lock is so easy — just tap your iPhone to open your door.