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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

LIFX

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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Thermostats

Ecobee3

Our Favorite: Ecobee4

Runner-up: Nest

Ecobee4 has Alexa built in and offers remote sensors to ensure the temperature is even throughout your home.

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Security Cameras

Wyze Cam

Our Favorite: Wyze Cam

Runner-up: Arlo Q

Wyze Cam is very affordable and offers 1080p footage and 14 days of free rolling cloud storage.

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Smart Locks

Schlage Connect

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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Nest Yale vs Schlage Comparison

Nest x Yale Lock Review

Schlage Connect Review

Doorbell Cameras

Skybell HD

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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Ring vs Ring Pro

Doorbell Cameras Ring vs August vs Skybell

Outdoor Cameras

Arlo Pro

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

Rain Machine

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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Rachio vs RainMachine vs Skydrop

Orbit B-Hyve vs Rachio

Garage Door Controller

Chamberlain MyQ

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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Chamberlain MyQ Hub and Home Bridge Review

Garageio vs Chamberlain MyQ vs GoControl Linear

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