Smart Home Devices

There’s more to smart lighting than basic bulbs and wall switches. These design-centric smart lights are easy to install and will enhance your living space.

After testing several new indoor security cameras and long-term testing our existing picks, we now recommend the Eufy Solo IndoorCam C24.

After testing several new smart LED light bulbs and long-term testing our existing picks, we now recommend the Wyze Bulb Color.

This week’s advice column helps a reader with safety, security, and smart locks.

A smart thermostat automates your HVAC to make it more efficient. The Google Nest Learning Thermostat is easy to install and use, and it saves energy and money.

A smart lock lets you go key-free and control your door from afar. Our top pick, the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro, is small and attractive, and can be used in multiple ways.

After testing several new models and long-term testing our existing picks, we recommend the Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera and the Ring Stick Up Cam Plug-In.

Both smart displays and digital photo frames offer an easy way to bring a stream of photos into your daily life. Here’s how to choose which one is right for you.

Get the most out of your Google Assistant speaker with these smart-home devices designed to work with it.

After testing several new smart light switches and considering our long-term experience with our existing picks, we recommend TP-Link’s Kasa Smart HS220.

Depending on your heating and cooling system, a smart thermostat can slash energy use and your bills. But for some people, they may only provide convenience.

Smart lights, doorbell cameras, sensors, and speakers can all work together to give your Halloween guests the chills.

A smart doorbell camera lets you screen visitors, even when you’re not home. They’re also easy to install—whether you have existing doorbell wiring or not.

Most seniors plan to “age in place” at home instead of a facility. Smart-home devices can help, making it easier for you to assist while ensuring they’re safe.

After long-term testing and retesting, we think SimpliSafe is the best overall security system, with reliable, competitively priced equipment.

Mesh networks can give your home’s Wi-Fi a much needed boost—but can sometimes create problems for some smart-home devices, too.

We selected the best smart-home devices to work with your Alexa speaker, based on our extensive testing and real-world use.

Amazon let fly this week with a catalog’s worth of new devices and services, some here, some coming soon. Here are the ones we’re most excited to get our hands on.

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) and Google Nest Hub Max are the best smart displays. They have big screens for video chat, TV, or recipes, and great speakers, too.

I was skeptical, but this $50 gadget instantly upgraded my dumb dryer and transformed the way we do laundry.

An in-wall smart outlet replaces a traditional electrical outlet and makes automation a permanent part of your home. Our pick is the Geeni Current+Charge.

One in 50 homes suffers water damage every year. These smart devices will alert you to leaks before they get bad—and can even prevent damage from occurring.

Wi-Fi security cameras help you protect your home and family when you’re away. We’ve reviewed and picked the best.

The smart home isn’t just nifty gadgets: For those who have accessibility challenges, smart devices can be empowering and enable independent living.

Smart shades and blinds save energy and make life more convenient, and they’re a huge help for those with inaccessible windows. But most come with a hefty price.

Smart smoke alarms send alerts to your phone if a fire or carbon monoxide leak occurs. The Google Nest Protect is easy to silence and has other handy features.

Unlike central air, which cools rooms, ceiling fans cool people directly. And a ceiling fan with smart-home controls is even more efficient and convenient.

If you want to power up your smart home, then you need to install smart sensors—tiny detectors that tell other smart devices what to do automatically.

A small plumbing leak can quickly turn into a big nightmare. The Flo by Moen Smart Water Detector detects water and sends alerts fast.

Anyone who uses an iPhone and is interested in a smart home should start here to find the best options and advice for getting started.

Outdoor lights look nice and improve security. Smart lighting adds convenience. We recommend these smart versions of bulbs, path lights, and fixtures.

Amazon’s new Sidewalk service may make your smart devices smarter—but at the cost of privacy. Here’s what you need to know and how to opt out if you prefer.

You can do way more with a smart lock than just control it with an app. Here are a few of our favorite skills to make the most of this essential smart device.

A smart plug lets you remotely control devices like lamps and fans—even put them on a schedule. Our pick is the Wyze Plug for its simplicity and low price.

The Rachio 3 makes configuring an irrigation system less tedious while making it easier to save water and to maintain a healthy lawn or garden.

Smart devices can make any backyard easier to maintain, more functional, and simply more fun.