Smart home — the ones worth paying for.

"Best overall no-subscription camera with 2K resolution, local microSD storage, and the richest free on-devic…"

"Best overall for medium basements up to 500 sq ft. Combines HEPA + activated carbon filtration with smart au…"

"Best for deep home-energy integration — pairs with Emporia's whole-home monitoring platform for scheduling,…"

"Best overall for renters: 100% adhesive mounting, no drilling, full portability, and professional monitoring…"

"The Echo Show 8 is the best overall smart hub for a home bar, combining an 8-inch HD display for visual cock…"

"The Vue monitor tracks up to 16 circuits with 1-second resolution, and pairs seamlessly with the Classic EV…"

"The best overall HomeKit hub — affordable, seamless setup, built-in Thread and Matter support, and a surpris…"

"The best all-around battery doorbell for renters: 2K resolution, a class-leading 180° field of view, and eas…"

"The gold standard for power users: 100% local processing, 2,000+ integrations, and automations that run even…"

"The Echo Show 8 combines a vivid display for nature scenes, adaptive color that warms as the room darkens, a…"

"The best wearable fall detection device for active seniors who want automatic detection, GPS tracking, and z…"

"The 8.7-inch display is large enough for recipes but compact for countertops. Built-in Zigbee and Matter sup…"

"15A continuous rating, IP64 weatherproof, proven reliability under sustained high loads from space heaters a…"

"Native Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Matter support with the polished SmartThings ecosystem — the easiest recommendati…"

"Delivers maximum residential charging speed (48A/11.5 kW) at a price below most 40A competitors, with excell…"

"Fully local rule engine, support for 5,000+ devices across Zigbee and Z-Wave, and no cloud account required…"

"It's the single lowest-friction entry point: one device, one app, one ecosystem with the widest third-party…"

"The best Zigbee bridge for Aqara sensors in a Home Assistant setup — stable, local, and affordable."

"Flawless Hue Bridge integration, HomeKit support, and excellent color quality — but indoor-only (IP20) and r…"

"Matter is finally breaking the walled gardens of smart home HVAC. We tested the leading thermostats that spe…"

"Top-tier energy savings (up to 26%) with remote sensors to eliminate wasted heating/cooling in empty rooms."

"Native Google Home integration makes this the most seamless smart doorbell for Android users who live in Goo…"

"We tested the smart home devices that actually help seniors live independently longer — from fall-preventing…"

"Cloud outages, laggy light switches, and privacy concerns are pushing smart-home owners toward local-first h…"

"Offers the same Google Home integration and AI detection as the wired version, with the flexibility of batte…"

"Pulls double duty as a Matter-compatible smart home hub and a 2K security camera with AI pet detection, maki…"

"The Echo Show 8's 8-inch adaptive display, built-in Zigbee hub, and excellent audio make it the most versati…"

"Google's second-gen Nest Doorbell includes free built-in AI that recognizes packages, people, animals, and v…"

"Wirecutter's top-rated smart blind system uses Natural Light Optimization to auto-adjust louvers throughout…"

"We tested the top smart home hubs that process everything locally — no cloud, no latency, no privacy leaks.…"

"The TP-Link Tapo C120 delivers 2K QHD resolution, color night vision, and sound detection for under $40 — no…"

"The Nest Hub (2nd Gen) hits the perfect balance of screen size, audio, and smart home features. It's compact…"

"Plumbers and tech reviewers consistently rank the Moen Flo as the most accurate and reliable smart shut-off…"

"Rock-solid reliability, smooth dimming to 1%, and the deepest ecosystem of bulbs, switches, and sensors. The…"

"We tested the top Matter-compatible bulbs and strips to find the ones that actually work seamlessly with Goo…"

"Direct circuit monitoring, no subscription fees, native integration with Emporia EV chargers for automated s…"

"Rock-solid Clear Connect RF eliminates interference and dropouts. Requires the Smart Bridge, but delivers th…"

"After testing the top smart TRVs on the market, we found the Tado Smart Radiator Thermostat X delivers the b…"

"Strikes the ideal balance between visual cues (orientation photos, on-screen reminders) and voice-first simp…"

"Magnetic mount and battery power make it ideal for temporary placement in rentals or hotels — no tools, no p…"

"The closest thing to a dedicated smart intercom — two-way audio, phone notifications, no camera, and easy ba…"

"We tested the top driveway security cameras across four categories — long-range, professional PTZ, off-grid…"

"Real-time weather adjustments, easy Wi-Fi setup, and strong app controls make it the most balanced pick for…"

"Smart locks get all the attention, but the real hospitality ROI comes from smart displays, voice assistants,…"

"The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is the single most useful device for STRs: it's a guest-facing information kio…"

"We put the Apple HomePod (2nd Gen), Amazon Echo (4th Gen), and Sonos One through our listening lab to find w…"

"The Lutron Caseta system is the easiest to retrofit and the most reliable for basic motion-activated hallway…"

"We tested the top integrated smart locks that combine a lock, camera, and doorbell in one device. Our pick:…"

"We tested the top smart displays for your kitchen — from the Amazon Echo Show 8 to the Google Nest Hub Max —…"

"Sliding glass doors are one of the most vulnerable entry points in any home. We tested the top smart locks p…"