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SimpliSafe Essentials review: Fundamental, hassle-free home security
This revamped SimpliSafe system brings DIY security to the masses, although it limits you to using SimpliSafe’s gear.
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Ring's Battery Doorbell Plus has been improved from head to toe
Ring has finally delivered a truly high-res video doorbell that shows your visitors from head to toe and notifies you when packages arrive.
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WiZ's Bar Linear Light can splash some color on your walls
Connected by a detachable cable, these smart light bars make it easy to cast multicolored splashes of light, and they even detect motion.
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WiZ Mobile Portable Light review: A smart on-the-go mood lamp
This portable lamp from Signify's WiZ brand doubles as a motion detector when grouped with other WiZ lights.
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Blink Wired Floodlight Camera review: Value-priced security
Blink's floodlight cam costs a whole lot lower than the competition from Ring and Nest, and it delivers more lumens of brightness than either of them.
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Ring Peephole Camera review: a video doorbell for renters
If you're a renter or live in an apartment or condo, this security camera is better than a video doorbell, because you don't need to drill any holes or pull any cable. You simply swap it for the existing peephole in your door.
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TP-Link Tapo P125M review: A compact, Matter-certified plug
One of the first Matter-certified smart home products, the Tapo P125M is missing only one feature: Energy monitoring.
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Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer review: Subtlety is its strong suit
If you’re looking for a smart switch that doesn’t scream “a geek lives in this house!” Lutron’s Diva is the dimmer to buy. But you’ll need Caséta Smart Hub to make the most of it.
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Nest Doorbell (Wired) review: It won't miss a thing
This overhaul of the great Nest Hello video doorbell boasts on-device processing, plus the option of 24/7 recording.
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Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer, Motion Activated review: Long name, great value
This feature-packed dimmer depends on a neutral wire, and it doesn’t support 3-way circuits or Apple’s HomeKit, but it has just about everything else.
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Wemo Smart Plug with Thread review: For HomeKit users
It’s early days for Thread, which means this smart plug isn’t compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
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Smonet Smart Lock review: A budget fingerprint-reading deadbolt
An unfamiliar brand turns out a credible, Bluetooth-only smart lock (Wi-Fi optional).
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Lockly Vision Elite review: A smart lock with a side of everything
This jack-of-all-trades smart deadbolt incorporates a fingerprint reader, a keypad, a doorbell camera, and a solar panel to keep its lithium-ion battery topped off.
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The no-frills Wyze Lock Bolt is fabulous value
If you can do without Wi-Fi connectivity, Wyze Labs has a great low-priced smart deadbolt.
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Govee's Glide Hexa Light Panels are smart, but Nanoleaf’s are smarter
Govee’s light panels cut a lot of corners compared to Nanoleaf’s panels, but they’re not much cheaper.
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Enbrighten Wi-Fi Café Lights: Fun, but pricey outdoor ambience
This 24-foot string of 12 multi-colored LED bulbs offers oodles of customization options, and multiple sets can be extended out to 750 feet.
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Firewalla Gold review: Powerful home network security in a tiny box
The Firewalla Gold router allows easily configurable and powerful control over a home network, from resisting attacks to identifying internal device threats to blocking ads and adult sites.
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The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro is great, but you’ll want the subscription
The new video doorbell is sturdy and delivers a high-quality image.
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The Blink Video Doorbell is a budget-friendly porch watcher
This smart doorbell performed well in our tests and is worthy of your consideration.
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TP-Link's affordable Kasa Smart LED light strip packs a bevy of features
This affordable LED light strip feels flimsy, but it boasts a sleek app and plenty of smarts.
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Securam EOS review: A smart lock with a fingerprint reader, Wi-Fi—and connectivity issues
It’s a strong second effort, but Securam continues to work through growing pains.
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TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Dimmer Plug (model KP405) review: Just one outlet, but it can dim
This straightforward smart plug is worth a look if you absolutely need dimming features.
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TP-Link Kasa Smart WiFi Light Bulb (model KL125) review: Colorful and affordable, with robust scheduling options
This budget-priced Wi-Fi bulb offers some clever features, as well as a few rough edges.
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Ring Alarm Pro review: The best DIY home security system gets even better
The integrated Eero router will simplify your home network, but Ring once again punts when it comes to offering a complete smart home system.
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Nest Cam (battery) review: A great security cam, indoors or out
The new-for-2021 Nest Cam is a winner, but you’ll need a subscription to realize its full value.
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Nest Doorbell (Battery) review: Google’s porch sentinel shines
The successor to the Nest Hello runs on battery or wired power, packs advanced features, and delivers fast, accurate visitor detection.
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Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro review: Light up the night and keep tabs on your homestead
Cutting-edge tech features push this floodlight camera to the top of the market.
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Ring Outdoor Smart Plug review: A tough outdoor smart plug for Ring users
You’ll need a bridge to connect this otherwise solid plug to your network.
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Leviton Decora Mini Plug-in Switch and Dimmer (2nd Gen) review: Still top in their class
But Leviton’s new HomeKit implementation wasn’t seamless in our testing.
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Lockly Duo review: Two smart locks in one installation headache
Lockly combines deadbolt and latch in this daunting smart home device.
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Wyze Plug Outdoor review: This affordable outdoor smart plug has a deep bag of tricks
Wyze Labs delivers features like an integrated light sensor and energy monitoring that the pricier competition doesn’t offer.
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Eve Energy review: This HomeKit smart plug doubles as a Thread router
Besides turning dumb appliances into smart ones, the Eve Energy smart plug can help extend the range of other Thread-enabled devices in your home.
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Wyze Plug review: A rock-solid indoor, dirt-cheap Wi-Fi smart plug
Simple does it (and does it well) with another bargain-priced Wyze smart home product.
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Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Hub (model MYQ-G0401) review: A modest upgrade to an essential gadget
There’s no need to upgrade from existing myQ systems, but this version maintains its top-shelf position.
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Logitech Circle View Doorbell review: The doorbell to beat for the HomeKit set
Move along Android users, nothing to see here.
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Ring Video Doorbell Wired review: Strong entry-level porch security for the price
Lots of competitors are more powerful, but few are this affordable.
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Wyze Home Monitoring review: A tremendous value for the price, if you can live with its limitations
Focused primarily on home security, this wireless system also supports smart lighting.
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Wyze Bulb Color review: Wyze’s first color smart bulb is this close to being our favorite
Wyze’s color smart bulb packs in impressive features given its price range, although some aren’t quite fully baked.
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Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell review: Posh design, privacy, and no subscription fees
You’ll also get partial HomeKit support, but some other features are missing from this premium-priced smart home device.
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Enbrighten Outdoor WiFi Smart Yard Stake review: Six outdoor smart plugs in one
This six-outlet outdoor smart plug connects your landscape lighting, holiday lights, and more to your home Wi-Fi network.
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Ring Alarm (2nd Gen) review: Still the best DIY home security system
Yes, still the best, but Ring hasn’t done much to extend its reach into the broader smart home universe.
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Emporia energy-monitoring smart plug review: Power management on a budget
This bargain-priced smart plug offers some features its better-known competitors don’t.
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Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener review: A budget price makes this system worth the setup hassles
If you need a wired controller, Meross’ option should be on your shopping list.
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Connected Max Smart LED review: Cree Lighting ups its game with a new line of color tunable bulbs
And at just $10 each for color-changing bulbs, it’s aggressively attacking the value space.
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Kwikset Halo Touch review: This smart lock jettisons the keypad and adds a fingerprint reader
Even better news: A revamped exterior design corrects Kwikset’s most glaring flaw.
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Philips Hue Iris review: This gorgeous accent light supports both Zigbee and Bluetooth
Now compatible with Bluetooth, the revamped Philips Hue Iris is twice as bright as the original.
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Philips Hue Lily outdoor spotlight review: The perfect highlight for your outdoor landscaping
This addition to the outdoor Hue line will really draw attention to your garden (so make sure your plants look their best).
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Philips Hue Calla outdoor pathway light review: A sophisticated outdoor lighting system
Philips takes its Hue smart lighting outdoors with this elegant and well-built pathway light.
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GE Cync Dimmer + Motion Smart Switch review: Stuffed with features
But do motion sensing, light sensing, and dimmer features justify the hefty price tag?
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