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Smart home technology promises to make your living space more comfortable, more convenient, and more secure. We're here to put those claims to the test to help you find the right gadgets for your home.

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A smart Nest thermostat for a lot less money

A smart Nest thermostat for a lot less money

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Logitech completes the Circle 2 cams with Apple's HomeKit

Logitech completes the Circle 2 cams with Apple's HomeKit

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Pioneer and Onkyo offer choice of Google or Alexa smart speakers

Pioneer and Onkyo offer choice of Google or Alexa smart speakers

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Get Inspired

Want more comfort, convenience, and peace of mind from your living space? Smart home tech can help -- here are just a few of the ways.
Turn off the lights before bed with one word Turn off the lights before bed with one word
Automatically lock the front door when you head to work Automatically lock the front door when you head to work
Get a notification when your kids walk in the door Get a notification when your kids walk in the door
Wake up to a warm cup of coffee Wake up to a warm cup of coffee
Wake up to your favorite Spotify song Wake up to your favorite Spotify song
Watch your napping kiddo on this smart wrist monitor Watch your napping kiddo on this smart wrist monitor

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Best Products

Looking for the perfect smart home gadget? No matter the category (or the budget), our expert recommendations are here to help.

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LED bulbs

DIY security

Security cameras

Smart locks

Smart thermostats

Smart plugs & switches

Smart leak detectors

Robot vacuums

Alexa-friendly gadgets

Apple HomeKit gadgets

IFTTT gadgets

Featured Platforms

From Apple to Amazon, the biggest names in tech have big plans for the connected home.
Amazon Alexa-compatible products

Amazon Alexa-compatible products

Google Home-compatible products

Google Home-compatible products

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Amazon's new Fire HD 10 boosts performance, costs $80 less

Amazon's new Fire HD 10 boosts performance, costs $80 less

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You can sous vide on the induction cooktop of GE's newest stove

You can sous vide on the induction cooktop of GE's newest stove

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Ooh and aah at GE's new Alexa lamp
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Ooh and aah at GE's new Alexa lamp

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15 hours ago

August's affordable Smart Lock is solid, even sans Siri

Don't be fooled by the price; the $149 August Smart Lock is pretty darn clever.
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August's Smart Lock Pro does it all -- really

August's Bluetooth-, Z-Wave- and Wi-Fi-friendly Smart Lock Pro gives you tons of options.
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August’s smart home line just doubled in size

August's product lineup now includes two new smart locks and a doorbell.
19 hours ago

Traeger’s pellet grill smokes fantastically good food

Traeger’s pellet grill cooks barbecue so good it’s priceless.
1 day ago

Get an Amazon Tap portable smart speaker for $79.99

It requires an internet connection if you're planning to leave the house, but it's still a great deal. Plus: a keyboard that's also designed for leaving the house.
1 day ago

How to lower the volume of Cast devices when talking to Google Home

Sometimes Google Home can't hear you when you're casting to a Chromecast or speaker. A new feature fixes that.
1 day ago

Fabriq joins the Chorus of voice-activated Alexa speakers

With voice-activated, battery-powered playback, Fabriq's second Alexa speaker is basically an off-brand Amazon Tap that costs $30 less.