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Smart Home: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

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Robovacs love picking up dirt from your floor. We love picking out dirt-cheap deals for you. And Prime Day is when we see some of the best sale prices on iRobot, Roborock, and Roomba models.

By Drew Prindle

Want a chance to take home $250? Tell us all about the home security systems, surveillance cameras, smart locks, and video doorbells that keep you feeling safe.

Making your home smart can be expensive, but it doesn't take a genius to know that waiting until Prime Day to make a purchase is Mensa-level shopping, especially will sales starting early.

By Josh Hendrickson

As Prime Day approaches, the discounts are starting to drop, and soon it's going to be raining non-stop savings with flurries of massive price cuts on our favorite home security products.

By Shubham Yewale

Shopping for an Amazon Echo this Prime Day? We've reviewed the current lineup, so before you spring for an Echo Show smart display or Echo smart speaker, check out the key differences between each device.

By Chloe Albanesius
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While its display isn't too impressive, the 2024 Amazon Echo Spot performs quite well as a smart speaker, provides useful bits of information, and offers basic smart home controls.

By Will Greenwald

We'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 Angela Moscaritolo

Smart air purifiers can help you monitor your indoor air quality and breathe a little easier. From HEPA filtration to ionic technology, we help you understand your options and select the best model for your needs and budget.

By Angela Moscaritolo

A baby monitor lets you watch, entertain, and soothe your child from afar. Check out the top baby monitors we've tested to determine which is right for your little one.

By Will Greenwald  & Alex Colon

Forget to unplug the iron this morning? The top smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone.

By Alex Colon  & Angela Moscaritolo

One of the easiest and most affordable ways to dive into smart home technology is with smart lighting. Here's what you need to know to get started, along with reviews of the top Bluetooth and Wi-Fi LEDs we've tested.

By Alex Colon  & Angela Moscaritolo

You can control or schedule smart air conditioners from your phone no matter where you are, which means you could save big bucks on energy bills. We've rounded up the top Wi-Fi-connected ACs we've tested to help make your buying decision a breeze.

By Angela Moscaritolo

Monitor your property day and night with one of the top smart floodlight cameras we've tested.

By John R. Delaney

The top smart thermostats we've tested can control your home's heating and cooling with your phone or your voice—and might help you save on energy costs.

By John R. Delaney  & Will Greenwald

Perfect for gifting, our favorite digital photo frames let you showcase all of your art and snapshots throughout your home.

By Will Greenwald

The top smart outdoor security cams we've tested can withstand the elements and record clear footage any time of the day or night.

By John R. Delaney

Whether you're looking to avoid allergens or simply want to do as little housework as possible, these are the top self-emptying robot vacuums we've tested.

Forget keys! A connected lock is a secure, easy-to-install, and convenient way to control who can access your home and when. These are the top smart locks we've tested.

The only bad thing about a video doorbell is that knock-knock jokes fall flat because you already know who's there. Jokes aside, these are the best doorbell cameras we've tested.

By John R. Delaney

Keep your floors clean without spending a ton of money. We've tested lots of affordable robot vacuums, and these are the best ones that cost $300 or less.