Smart Home Reviews
Once a fable, the smart home is now attainable for many. Though, since all homes are different, there’s no one-size-fits-all method for finding the best smart home devices. Our reviews of the latest smart thermostats, smart speakers, and security systems will help you figure out what’s right for you. And as smart assistants, like Amazon’s Alexa and the Google Assistant, grow in capability, we put them to task to see just how helpful they are.
The Studio is a great-sounding smart speaker that has some silly gimmicks you can thankfully ignore
It has a built-in laser, Alexa support, and more
Sonos’ first portable speaker is more comfortable at home than on the go
8
Verge Score
The new Nest Hub Max is a bigger version of the excellent Nest Hub with a few new tricks up its sleeve
The right size, features, and price make the Echo Show 5 tough to beat
Facebook’s video calling device demands lots of trust for little return
Google’s latest Home device is the perfect digital photo frame for your Google Photos library
New screen, same Show
Secure your home without breaking the bank
The GLAS smart thermostat is missing some key features
Ring’s new home security system trades some flash for more value
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