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Smart Home Reviews

Once a fable, the smart home is now attainable for many. Though, since all homes are different, there’s no one-size-fits-all method for finding the best smart home devices. Our reviews of the latest smart thermostats, smart speakers, and security systems will help you figure out what’s right for you. And as smart assistants, like Amazon’s Alexa and the Google Assistant, grow in capability, we put them to task to see just how helpful they are.

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Yale Assure Lock 2 review: a promising all-rounder

For $160, this sleek smart lock supports Apple Home and Bluetooth and will auto-unlock for you when you arrive home. Yale’s Wi-Fi and Z-Wave modules add more smart home support for $80 each, but I’m waiting for the Matter module.

Jennifer Pattison TuohySep 24

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TP-Link’s latest smart light strip goes with everything

The Tapo L930 has gradient RGB and tunable white light, and works with Apple Home, Google, and Alexa for under $50

Jennifer Pattison TuohySep 17

Lockly Vision Elite review: two become one

Jennifer Pattison TuohySep 14

8

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EcoFlow Delta Pro battery review: maximum solar power for an uncertain world

Six charging methods with a seventh in the works

Thomas RickerSep 10

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SwitchBot Lock review: a tiny robot hand that unlocks your door

Yes, it looks as weird as it sounds, but it works well as a basic smart lock

Jennifer Pattison TuohyAug 28

Hue’s new smart switch is for the superusers

The Tap Dial is a smooth way to control the Hue lights in several rooms

Jennifer Pattison TuohyAug 20

Philips Hue Play sync box and gradient lightstrip review: wholly unnecessary, totally delightful

Brent RoseAug 17

Wemo’s Stage Scene Controller is the light switch evolved

Jennifer Pattison TuohyAug 12

Arlo Go 2 or Eufy 4G Starlight: which is the best cellular security camera?

Jennifer Pattison TuohyAug 9

The first Thread motion sensor adds much-needed reliability to the smart home

Jennifer Pattison TuohyAug 7

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Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa review: not essential at all

Your kid might like it, but you probably won’t

Jennifer Pattison TuohyJul 30

The best robot vacuum you can buy right now

These wonderful little robots do all the hard work for you

Jennifer Pattison TuohyJul 8

The best video doorbell camera to buy right now

Jennifer Pattison TuohyJul 8

The best floodlight camera to buy right now

Jennifer Pattison TuohyJun 16

Smart switches or smart bulbs? How to choose the right smart lighting for your home

Jennifer Pattison TuohyJun 14

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Amazon Astro review: too much Alexa, not enough arms

While it’s not the robot we were looking for, Astro is rolling in the right direction.

Jennifer Pattison TuohyJun 3

This smart mosquito system actually works — for a hefty price

Jennifer Pattison TuohyJun 3

Alexa Together review: keeping tabs on Dad

Jennifer Pattison TuohyMay 17

Ecobee’s new thermostats are its best yet

The Premium and Enhanced models add style to Ecobee’s substance

Jennifer Pattison TuohyMay 17

Yeedi Vac 2 Pro review: This budget bot can scrub your floors and dodge your shoes

Jennifer Pattison TuohyMay 12

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Eero’s top-of-the-line mesh Wi-Fi router is faster but flakier

The Eero Pro 6E is the company’s first 6GHz-capable router

Jennifer Pattison TuohyMay 5

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Deebot X1 Omni review: the do-everything robot vacuum

This $1,550 robot can mop, vacuum, clean itself, and find you in your home

Jennifer Pattison TuohyApr 24

Schlage’s latest smart lock makes unlocking your door as easy as using Apple Pay

Dan SeifertMar 31

Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor could be a lot smarter

Jennifer Pattison TuohyMar 18

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Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra review: this bot cleans its own bottom

A robot vacuum cleaner that can look after itself, for a hefty price

Jennifer Pattison TuohyMar 15

Eufy’s Dual doorbell proves two eyes on your porch are better than one

Jennifer Pattison TuohyFeb 24

Belkin’s Wemo is the best HomeKit video doorbell, but it’s not perfect

Jennifer Pattison TuohyFeb 9

Wyze Video Doorbell Pro review: a lot to like, except for the look

Jennifer Pattison TuohyFeb 4

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Roborock’s S7 Plus is the first hybrid robot vacuum and mop worth buying

The S7 is the best robot vacuum that can also mop, but skip the “Rock Dock” auto-empty station

Jennifer Pattison TuohyJan 27

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Roomba j7 Plus vs. Jet Bot AI Plus: can these robot vacuums pass the poop test?

Home robots are getting smarter

Jennifer Pattison TuohyJan 17

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Amazon Echo Show 15 review: Alexa’s on your wall

This Echo Show on the wall is the fairest of them all, but it’s not that smart

Jennifer Pattison TuohyDec 16, 2021

Amazon Smart Thermostat review: a $60 stunner

Jennifer Pattison TuohyDec 7, 2021

Ring Alarm Pro review: all you need to start a smart home

Jennifer Pattison TuohyNov 24, 2021

The best smart displays for every home

Dan SeifertNov 24, 2021

Google’s new floodlight camera is bright but not beautiful

Jennifer Pattison TuohyNov 14, 2021

Amazon Glow review: fun but unfinished

Jennifer Pattison TuohyNov 5, 2021

Nanoleaf’s Lines make it easy to color your walls with light

Jennifer Pattison TuohyNov 2, 2021

Nest Cam (indoor) review: Google’s pretty little camera takes one step forward and three steps back

Jennifer Pattison TuohyOct 22, 2021

Facebook’s new Portal Go is great for video calls, but not much else

Jennifer Pattison TuohyOct 19, 2021

Govee’s inexpensive TV backlight goes big

Thomas RickerOct 15, 2021

Lenovo Smart Clock 2 review: a good dock with an okay clock

Jennifer Pattison TuohyOct 8, 2021

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