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We name all the best smart home systems
Your home is only as smart as the hub that orchestrates everything behind the scenes. We help you choose the right system for your home-automation needs.Best Picks
These are the best DVRs for cord-cutters
Tablo vs. Roku vs. Channels DVR: None are ideal, but one might work for you.Best Picks
These are the best home security cameras
A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.Best Picks
The best media streaming devices of 2023
Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is best for-cord cutters? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.Best Picks
Best smart speakers and displays
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.Updated
The best Ultra HD Blu-ray players
An Ultra HD Blu-ray player brings you one step closer to bringing the movie theater experience into the home. Our top pick has all the features most people will need, and it's a phenomenal music player, too.Best Picks
The best home air purifiers
The world of air purifiers can be confusing, but the bottom line is that the best units can improve your quality of life.Best Picks
Best smart thermostats
There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We'll help you pick the right one.Best Picks
The best smart TVs for every budget
There are plenty of great smart TVs. Our guide cuts through the alphabet soup to tell you everything you need to know to buy the one that's right for you.Best Picks
We name all the best smart locks
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.Best Picks
The best smart shades for your smart home
Smart, motorized shades and blinds cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow.Updated
The best home weather stations
Home weather stations are getting more accurate and sophisticated all the time. Follow our buyer's guide to find your own personal meteorologist.Best Picks
We name the best smart garage door controllers
Even if you use your garage only as an oversized storage locker, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without a smart controller for your existing garage door opener.Best Picks
The best indoor air quality monitors for identifying indoor pollutants
Whether you suffer from allergies or asthma or just want to optimize your indoor environment, these devices will give you insight into the air you're breathing.Best Picks
Best video doorbells: Nest vs Ring vs Arlo and the rest
Video doorbells maintain a continuous watch over the most important part of your property, but which one is best? We take a look at the field.Best Picks
The best robot vacuums
Vacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help.Updated
Best smart lighting for your connected home
Today’s smart lighting is brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right solution for your environment remains a challenge.Best Picks
Best TV antennas for cord-cutters in 2023
Ready to cut the cord? You’ll need a quality antenna to pick up digital broadcasts. Here are our recommendations for the best indoor and outdoor TV antennas.Best Picks
Best smart plugs: Turn any outlet into a smart socket
With models from Lutron, Wemo, Leviton, iDevices, and others, it can be difficult to know which easy and inexpensive device is best for controlling the lamps and small appliances in your smart home. We’ll help you find the right one.Best Picks