Smart Home Reviews

Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera review: Above-average smarts

Arlo's moving into new territory with a more cost-conscious camera, the Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera.
Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera

Google Nest Thermostat (2020) review: A little less, yet still the best

Google's new, stylish Nest Thermostat delivers nearly all of the smart features available in the original Nest Learning thermostat -- for about half the price.
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Google Nest WiFi Review: No-hassle mesh networking

Don't be afraid of setting up a mesh network to expand your Wi-Fi. Google's Nest WiFi makes the process easy.

Google Nest Hub review: A refreshing take on the smart display

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Kwikset Halo Touch review: Spy fantasies come to life

Kwikset Halo Touch deadbolt in action.

Apple HomePod mini review: Finally, the smart speaker Apple needs

Apple HomePod mini on table

Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock review: The time is now

Arlo Pro 3 Review: A smart security choice

Enhanced video quality, color night vision, and smart A.I. make the Arlo Pro 3 a top pick for smart home security.

Bissell SpinWave Robot Vacuum Review: A basic bot that cleans well

There are compromises, but the low price makes it a great value for what it does offer
The Bissell Spinwave Wet and Dry Robot Vaccum

Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) Review

The pressure was on to make a bigger, better Echo Show device and Amazon delivered at a reasonable price.
Amazon Echo Show 2 Review

Amazon Echo Show 8 review: Third time’s the charm

The Amazon Show 8 shares features of other Amazon smart displays, but its size and price give it broad appeal.

Philips Hue Iris Review: Accenting rooms with the colors of the rainbow

It may look a bit odd as a table lamp, but you'll be astounded by the Philips Hue Iris' hypnotic glow.

Blue by ADT outdoor camera review: Major connectivity issues

Flaw is an insurmountable one in a device focused on keeping people and property secure.

Amazon Echo Show 5 review: Not just a smart alarm clock

Cute, compact, and capable, the $70 Amazon Echo Show 5 is so much more than just a smart alarm clock.
Amazon Echo Show 5 review

Blue by ADT Video Doorbell review: Not done cooking yet

Photo of the doorbell on the wall.

Wyze Cam v3 review: A new benchmark for inexpensive cameras

Wyze Cam v3 on table side profile

Google Nest Mini (2nd Gen) review: Even faster, even smarter

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iRobot Roomba i3 Plus review: Self-emptying that makes life easier

iRobot Roomba i3 Plus dirt disposal unit

Samsung Jetbot Mop review: Do-si-doing the mopping routine

Samsung Jetbot Mop on floor

Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) review: Growing up to set the benchmark

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Amazon Echo (4th Gen) review: New look, same outstanding results

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Lenovo Smart Clock Essential Review: Tech meets nostalgia

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Level Touch review: Tap-to-go convenience

Level Touch touching the lock

Google Nest Audio review: Big muscles, strong results

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LG CordZero A9 Kompressor Stick Vacuum Review: Always hungry, never bloated

LG CordZero A9 Kompressor holding it in hand

Level Lock review: A stealthy, costly smart lock

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Blink Indoor Security Camera review: Can’t handle the great indoors

Blink Indoor on table

Blink Outdoor review: It’s nothing new

Blink Outdoor

Instant Pod Review: A simple way to start your morning

Instant Pod

Panasonic HomeHawk Window review: See the color of the night

The Homehawk Window mounted in a window

Reolink E1 Zoom Review: Closer, but still off the mark

Reolink E1 Zoom on table

Oral-B iO Series 9 Smart Toothbrush review: Steep cost

Oral-B iO Series 9 Smart Toothbrush held in hand

Arlo Essential review: Affordable, but not so essential

Arlo Essential full shot

Hum by Colgate Smart Toothbrush Review: Get paid to brush

Hum by Colgate Smart Toothbrush on ledge

Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) Review: Light on upgrades, irresistibly priced

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Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro review: Purging pesky porch pirates

Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro installed.

Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool review: Convergence at its finest

Dyson Pure Humidify Cool hero shot

Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro review: Your guardian awaits

Photo of the Vivint outdoor camera.

EufyCam 2 Pro review: A wireless outdoor cam that lasts all year

eufyCam 2 Pro outside

Wyze Cam Outdoor review: This security cam can take a hike

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Eve Cam review: Performance holds back this HomeKit camera

Eve Cam in kitchen

Netatmo Outdoor Camera with Siren review: Tunnel vision

Netatmo Camera with siren up on a wall.

Ring Video Doorbell 3 Review: Not much of an upgrade

Ring Video Doorbell 3

Eufy Security Smart Lock Touch review: Not so smart

Eufy Smart Lock Touch dial pad

Abode Starter Kit review

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Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K review: Clarity at a low cost

Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K on table
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