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Device shelf · 10 categories · 98 items

The shelf, organized.

Everything we've tested lives in one of ten categories. Each gets a maintained best-of guide, plus the devices that lost out and why.

Smart Speakers
Echo, Google Nest, HomePod, Sonos.
12 items tested · guide ready →
Smart Displays
Echo Show, Nest Hub, Portal.
8 items tested
Smart Locks
Deadbolts, keypads, retrofit locks.
9 items tested
Security Cameras
Indoor, outdoor, doorbell cameras.
11 items tested
Smart Lighting
Bulbs, light strips, smart switches.
18 items tested
Smart Thermostats
Learning, schedule-based, HVAC control.
7 items tested
Robot Vacuums
Self-emptying, mopping, obstacle avoidance.
10 items tested
Video Doorbells
Wired, battery, subscription-free options.
8 items tested
Smart Plugs
Mini plugs, power strips, energy monitors.
9 items tested
Home Hubs
SmartThings, Home Assistant, Hubitat.
6 items tested

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Smart Speakers

Echo, Google Nest, HomePod, Sonos. We've tested 12 devices across this category over the last 24 months.

12 items in rotation Featured guide → The Best Smart Speakers
02

Smart Displays

Echo Show, Nest Hub, Portal. We've tested 8 devices across this category over the last 24 months.

8 items in rotation Featured guide → The Best Smart Speakers
03

Smart Locks

Deadbolts, keypads, retrofit locks. We've tested 9 devices across this category over the last 24 months.

9 items in rotation Featured guide → The Best Smart Speakers
04

Security Cameras

Indoor, outdoor, doorbell cameras. We've tested 11 devices across this category over the last 24 months.

11 items in rotation