Smart Home: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

Apple has some intriguing smart home upgrades on tap with iOS 27, but software enhancements are only part of the puzzle. Luckily, it already has everything it needs to take on its rivals.

The Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ offers impressive video quality and exceptional battery life at an affordable price, but requires a subscription for basic features.

This wireless Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) gives you crisp 2K video, a wide head-to-toe field of view, and dual-power battery or wired flexibility, for almost 40% off at Walmart.

The top robot lawn mowers we've tested will free you from pushing a noisy, gas-powered machine around the yard every weekend.

The versatile iRobot Roomba 105 Combo delivers 70X power-lifting suction, ClearView LiDAR navigation, and a 75-day AutoEmpty dock, while saving you almost 30% right now at Walmart.

The Ring Spotlight Cam 2K outdoor security camera delivers sharp video, bright LED spotlights, and a loud siren, though recorded footage and other key features require a subscription.

If you're looking to save on your electricity bill, you should look into replacing your old standard thermostat. The Amazon Smart Thermostat is now on sale for $17 off!

The Aiper Scuba V3 is a cordless robotic pool cleaner that offers useful AI features and does a great job of capturing fine particles, but it can be difficult to rinse out and cannot be controlled while underwater.

Perfect for gifting, the top digital picture frames we've tested let you showcase your art and snapshots throughout your home.

The TerraMow V1000 Robot Lawn Mower uses AI cameras to map and navigate your yard without perimeter wires, is extremely quiet, and does a top-notch job of mowing and edging.

This wire-free Arlo Essential outdoor security camera (3rd Gen) delivers crisp 1080p HD video, Color Night Vision, and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, at under $40 right now at Walmart.

If you're tired of boring lighting and want to add more color to your life, the Nanoleaf Matter smart floor lamp will have you seeing a rainbow in your room. It's now on sale for $30 less!

Summer mess piling up? No time to clean? Pick up one of these top-rated robot vacuums at a deep discount and make your floors fantastic.

This budget-friendly Roborock Q7 L5 delivers 8,000Pa HyperForce suction, dual anti-tangle brushes, and PreciSense LiDAR navigation, at over 40% off right now at Walmart.

The wired Arlo Essential indoor security camera comes with 360-degree pan and 180-degree tilt mechanical coverage with dual-band Wi-Fi and automatic motion tracking at under $25 right now.

The best smart thermostats we've tested can control your home's heating and cooling with your phone or voice—and might help you save on energy costs.

It's time to cut your heating bills, future-proof your home, and integrate your HVAC into your network with a discounted smart thermostat.

The FCC's ban on advanced robotic devices includes vacuums from most of our favorite brands. Here’s how it will affect you in the short and long term.

Forget keys. The top smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when.

The Beatbot Sora 70 is a powerful, hassle-free robot that cleans your entire pool from floor to surface, so you can spend your time swimming instead of scrubbing.