Smart Home: Buying Advice, Tips, and News
Whether you're building a fully connected ecosystem or just starting with a few essentials, smart home devices can help you save energy, automate tasks, and stay in control from anywhere. Our experts have found the top products designed to make your home work smarter for you.
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The Best Smart Home Devices for Every RoomWe've tested hundreds of smart home products in more than 20 categories to help determine which ones are best for every room in (and out of) the house.
By Andrew Gebhart
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The hacking gang claims it stole over 4.9 million records, including some personal information.
This top-tier Dreame L40s Ultra robot vacuum and mop unleashes a massive 19,000Pa of Vormax suction, hot-water mop washing, and saves you $500 right now at Walmart.
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Want to know what's going on outside without actually having to go outside? That's where an outdoor camera comes in handy, and you can get the Tapo 2K MagCam for $30 off today.
It's bad news for Chinese robot vacuum manufacturers like Roborock, Ecovacs, and Dreame, which dominate the market. The ban will also ensnare robot lawn mowers.
While pricey, the Mova Lidax Ultra 3000 AWD delivers outstanding performance, exceptional slope-handling, and easy wire-free setup, making it an excellent robot mower for large, complex lawns.
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Apple will launch a smart home hub device built around Siri AI, Bloomberg reports, alongside a refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini.
The intelligent, hands-free Ecovacs Deebot T30S Care robot vacuum and mop controls your daily floor maintenance with 11,000Pa power, for under $250 right now at Walmart.
Want to make every cent of your heating bill count? Pick up a discounted smart thermostat and watch the efficiency soar and your rates plummet.
With 2K Retinal video, crisp low-light picture, and Two-Way Talk, this affordable security system is already hard to beat. But right now, you can get a two-pack for only $60!
The intelligent, two-in-one Dreame GoVac robot vacuum and mop hybrid delivers 13,000Pa of Vormax suction and smart mapping, and saves you $140 right now at Walmart.
Retire your old mop and bucket. The top robot mops we've tested keep your floors squeaky clean with little effort on your part.
Keep your place cool with a connected fan you can conveniently control with your phone or voice. We've rounded up the best smart ceiling, desk, pedestal, and tower fans we've tested to make your selection a breeze.
The top air purifiers we've tested can help you monitor indoor air quality and breathe more easily. From HEPA filtration to ionic technology, we help you understand your options and select the top model for your needs and budget.
No matter how trashed the house gets from your latest rager, these hard-working machines will keep the floor clean at record-low prices.
The state-of-the-art Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow robot vacuum and mop combines 20,000Pa suction with real-time continuous roller mopping, and saves you 20% right now on Amazon.
This intelligent, self-maintaining Roborock Qrevo QV 35A robot vacuum and mop takes complete command of your floor chores and saves you almost 40% right now at Walmart.
A pet camera lets you monitor your cat or dog 24/7—and some even let you give them treats! These are the top pet cameras we’ve tested, along with some of our favorite security cameras that also serve as pet monitors.
The top indoor security cameras we've tested let you watch your home from anywhere and don't cost nearly as much as a full security system.
