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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Nanoleaf Shapes – Hexagons review: These touch-sensitive light panels set the mood in any room
The first of its new Shapes series, Nanoleaf’s Hexagon light panels improve on a winning formula.
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LiftMaster myQ Smart Garage Camera review: The magnetic mount is nifty. The price tag? Not so much
myQ needs to revisit its service plan prices to make this garage-centric camera more appealing.
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Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus (2020) review: Hue’s versatile, delicate LED light strip gets Bluetooth control
The latest version of Philips Hue’s Lightstrip Plus is perfect for accent lighting and it doesn’t require a bridge, but we’re concerned about its durability.
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Jasco Enbrighten Zigbee In-Wall Smart Dimmer review: Wiring novice? Jasco’s idiot-proof switch has you covered
Wiring can be confusing, so Jasco offers a simplified workaround.
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Ring Smart Lighting Solar Pathlight review: Everything we loved about the original model, and less (batteries, that is)
You'll get the most value from this great path light if you've also invested in—or plan to—other home security devices in the ever-widening Ring ecosystem.
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Leviton Decora Smart Voice Dimmer with Amazon Alexa review: Two smart home devices in one
This highly capable smart dimmer is also 98 percent of an Amazon Echo smart speaker.
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Minut Smart Home Alarm review: A privacy-first home security system
This smart sensor monitors noise levels and room occupancy instead of privacy-invasive cameras.
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Abode Iota review: Abode streamlines its security hub by integrating a camera
A simple home security solution learns a few new tricks—and gets easier than ever to set up.
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BenQ ScreenBar Lite review: A portable light for your laptop
The BenQ ScreenBar Lite is a great option for a portable desk lamp, but the cable and price may make you pause.
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Philips Hue Bluetooth + Zigbee smart bulbs review: The best smart lighting just got better (but no less expensive)
Adding Bluetooth eliminates the need to buy a Philips Hue Bridge. But you can run only 10 bulbs without it, and you'll be cut off from the broader Hue ecosystem.
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Brilliant Control review: Impressive blend of switch and smart home controller
Still using toggles to turn on the lights? Try this sleek touch panel instead.
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