Recommended Gadgets
After hours of researching and reviewing smart home gadgets, these are our favorites. This page is not sponsored by any brands, so you're getting our real opinion. (There are affiliate links on this page, which earn us a small commission at no cost to you).
Smart Lights
Our Favorite: LIFX
Runner-up: Philips Hue
LIFX has the brightest colors of any smart bulb, without requiring a hub for installation.
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Smart Locks
Our Favorite: Schlage Connect
Runner-up: August
Schlage is Z-Wave compatible so you can connect it to your entire smart home set up.
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Doorbell Cameras
Our Favorite: Skybell HD
Runner-up: August Cam
Skybell has extra features like night vision and quiet mode, but if you have an August door lock, you’ll want to opt for the compatible August doorbell cameras.
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Outdoor Cameras
Our Favorite: Arlo Pro
Runner-up: Canary Flex
Arlo Pro offers excellent cloud storage along with battery and outlet power. If you don’t want to commit to a base station, Canary Flex is also great.
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Sprinkler Controllers
Our Favorite: RainMachine
Runner-up: Rachio
RainMachine has strong software that functions even if you WiFi is down and integrates with personal weather stations.
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Garage Door Controller
Our Favorite: Chamberlain MyQ
Runner-up: GoControl Linear
Chamberlain MyQ dominates this category as the safest, easiest, smartest garage door controller on the market.
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