Best smart garage door controllers of 2025
What was the first smart home product? One could argue it was the electric garage door opener. The first such openers with a radio-based remote controls came to market way back in 1931, predating the…
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Lockin Veno 7 Pro review: This smart lock like feels like it’s still in beta
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros No subscription required Stuffed to the gills with features, including an internal door sensor Optional solar panel is a clever idea Cons Video clips are slow to load, with…
Linkind Matter Smart RGBTW A19 Smart Bulb review: Bargain lights
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely affordable Long list of features includes energy monitoring Matter support Cons App can be slightly confusing First-time setup results in a ton of emails Our Verdict The price…
Smorobot Tank C1 robotic pool cleaner review: Short of greatness
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very good at vacuuming up fine debris and dirt Fairly compact and easy to maneuver, in and out of the water Reasonably affordable Cons Struggles with walls and corners…
PureEdge Pure Smart TruColor A19 Smart Bulb review: Nope
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Plenty of flexibility, courtesy of the WiZ ecosystem Very responsive to app commands Cons Wildly overpriced Dynamic modes are not very dynamic SpaceSense feature doesn’t work with mesh Wi-Fi…
PureEdge Pure Smart Wi-Fi Smart Remote Room Controller review
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Controls on/off, dimming, color, and white color temperature of WiZ-compatible lighting Runs on Wi-Fi, no hub required Virtually no delay in state changes Cons On the chunky side for…
Eufy FamiLock S3 Max review: Lock, stock, and onboard video
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Integrated display shows you who’s on the other side of the door Robust build quality, with mostly solid operation Scads of features No subscriptions needed (unless 16GB of local…
Best smart plugs 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Thinking of dipping your toe into the smart home waters? Installing a smart plug is the easiest and least expensive way to get a feel for how the technology can improve your life. Plug one…
Lockly Visage Zeno Series Facial Recognition Deadbolt review
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Facial recognition tech is a game-changer Supports most every other access method, too Long-life battery, with a spare in the box Cons Unattractive industrial design Awkwardly placed fingerprint reader…
Best smart locks 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Smart entry locks are the biggest improvement to home security since the lock-and-key system was invented more than a thousand years ago. In many cases, smart locks dispense with physical keys altogether in favor of…