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Here you’ll find home automation and connected home reviews by Digital Trends’ expert reviewers, including home appliances and accessories that control your home remotely. This page is continually updated as new products enter the market.
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro review: get a bird’s eye view of your yard
The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro uses radar for super-accurate motion detection, with advanced notification options that help cut down on notification spam.
Moonside Lamp One review: A futuristic lamp that’s lacking some smarts
The Moonside Lamp One produces stunning light shows with access to 16 million colors. However, its smartphone app and connectivity leave much to be desired.
WEGYM Rally X3 Pro review: a data-rich exercise routine
We put the WEGYM Rally X3 Pro to the test to see just how well these smart resistance bands work. See if they're as smart as they should be.
Yeedi Mop Station Pro review: great on paper, needs work in practice
Robot vacuum-mops are all the rage, and when they cost less than others, it's enticing. But does this one deliver on cleaning power?
2022 Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen) review: supersmart personal assistant speaker
Need an Alexa device for a bedroom or as a satellite option? Here's what we think of the 2022 Echo Dot with Clock.
Personal Rise Garden review: grow greens in your kitchen
The Personal Rise Garden works with Alexa and can teach you how to care for the greens and veggies you grow. But is it worth the price?
Yale Assure Lock 2 review: smarter than your average smart lock
The Yale Assure Lock 2 brings a bounty of features to your front door. It's a bit pricey, but you're getting a lot of high-end functionality for your money.
Click & Grow 25 review: fresh veggies on a weekly basis
The Click & Grow 25 is a smart garden that, while expensive, has a lot of potential and can expand to match a growing family.
Litter Robot 4 review: a smart, automated pooper-scooper
The Litter Robot 4 is a fantastic, self-cleaning litter box that can help keep an eye on your cat's health.
Gardyn review: easy gardening for a high price
The Gardyn 2.0 is the most advanced smart garden I've ever gotten my hands on, but it could still use some improvement.
Samsung Bespoke Jet review: aesthetic, powerful cleaning at a cost
The Samsung Bespoke Jet is a powerful vacuum cleaner that looks great in your living room, but does a vacuum cleaner need to be art?
Emporia Smart Plug review: everything you’d want from a smart plug
The Emporia Smart Plug offers not just remote control of your electronics, but also a robust suite of energy-monitoring tools along with a great price tag.
Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro review: one really smart oven
We put the Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro smart oven and it's app to the test over three months. Is it worth its $400 price tag?
Abby Grow Box review: a green thumb for everyone
The Abby Grow Box is an automated, hydroponic indoor garden. There are a few quirks to battle through, but Abby is an excellent option for budding gardeners.
Cync Smart Thermostat review: Middle of the pack
The Cync Smart Thermostat is an easy recommendation for homes already running other Cync products, but anyone else should think twice before making a purchase.
Tineco Pure One S15 PET vacuum review: A chore no more
The Tineco Pure One S15 PET is a versatile cordless vacuum that's packed with powerful features to help you clean every nook and cranny. Here's our full review.
ThermoPro TP25 thermometer: tangled up in meat
ThermoPro TP25 500FT Bluetooth Meat Thermometer with four probes has the potential to seriously up your grilling game. Read our review to find out.
Thermomix TM6 cooking robot review: a countertop culinary instructor (and bartender too)
If a cooking robot that can automate all your kitchen tasks sound like an infomercial, think again. The Thermomix TM6 is surprisingly versatile and easy to use.
Thermacell Radius mosquito repeller review: shockingly effective! (without the shocks)
There are plenty of gimmicks that claim to repel mosquitos. The Thermacell Radius says it can create a 20-foot mosquito-free zone. So does it really work?
Trifo Ollie vacuum review: pet-friendly performance
The Trifo Ollie is built specifically for pet owners and for eliminating fur, and includes a variety of additional features to separate it from the competition.
Dreo Pilot Max S review: a smart fan, not a smart price
The Dreo Pilot Max S smart fan makes it easy to control it from anywhere, but we're not sure that minor convenience justifies the price bump.
Govee Glide Hexa Pro review – fun lighting with few hiccups
Govee Glide Hexa Pro review – fun lighting with few hiccups
The Govee Glide Hexa Pro light panels deliver a colorful splash to your living spaces. There are still a few bugs to squash, but they're still a great addition.
Nanoleaf Shapes review: a decade in the making
Nanoleaf is shipping a special version of its Shapes tiles to mark its 10-year anniversary. Let's see what all that experience adds up to.
Wyze Thermostat review: Affordable tech that competes with the best
With a powerful smartphone app, sleek design, and innovative Sensors, the Wyze Thermostat makes it easy to keep your house warm and cozy or cool and refreshing.
SwitchBot Curtain review: Noisy solution to a non-existent problem
SwitchBot Curtain review: Noisy solution to a non-existent problem
The SwitchBot Curtain looks like a great way to help keep your home cool over the summer, but getting it to perform reliably is a challenge.
AeroGarden Smart Garden Review: hydroponics for dummies
AeroGarden Smart Garden Review: hydroponics for dummies
The AeroGarden Harvest Smart Garden makes it easy to grow fresh vegetables and herbs in your home with little to no guesswork.
U by Moen Smart Faucet review: A versatile must-have for the kitchen
U by Moen Smart Faucet review: A versatile must-have for the kitchen
Do you really need a smart faucet in the kitchen? It may be a novelty, but it can be really handy. I installed one last year; am I still happy with it?
Weber Genesis Smart Grill review: Built-in cooking smarts
Weber Genesis Smart Grill review: Built-in cooking smarts
What's it like cooking with a smart grill? Do you need this tech and is it easy to master? Find out in our hands-on review of the Weber Genesis Smart Grill.
GE Cync smart lighting review: A worthy Philips Hue competitor
GE Cync smart lighting review: A worthy Philips Hue competitor
Smart lighting is the easiest way to start a smart home, but many fear it's complicated. We go hands-on with GE Cync to see how it stacks up.
Yeedi Vac Max review: Impressive smart vacuum at a reasonable price
Yeedi Vac Max review: Impressive smart vacuum at a reasonable price
Yeedi Vac Max offers an impressive spec sheet and an even more impressive price tag. It's not perfect, but shoppers on a budget should give it a closer look.
Defender Guard Pro 2K Wi-Fi review: Impressive image quality meets intuitive app
Defender Guard Pro 2K Wi-Fi review: Impressive image quality meets intuitive app
The Defender Guard Pro 2K Wi-Fi is one of the best web-connected security devices we've tested in a while. Here's our in-depth review of the camera.
LG PuriCare AeroTower Review: Powerful, quiet, effective
LG PuriCare AeroTower Review: Powerful, quiet, effective
The LG PuriCare AeroTower is an air purifier and fan in one, but most importantly, it does all of these tasks quietly.
Chilisleep Dock Pro Sleep System review: Room for improvement
Chilisleep Dock Pro Sleep System review: Room for improvement
The Chilisleep Dock Pro ME Sleep System is designed to keep you cool and comfortable at night.
