Smart Home

Eight smart light switches ranked on published voltage, load ratings, dimming type and hub requirements, with every price taken from the maker’s own store.

Eight TV backlight strips and light bars compared on what the maker’s own page commits to: the resolution class, the screen fit, the sync design, and the price.

Eight smart locks compared on what the maker’s own store commits to: the sensor class, the deadbolt design, the battery line, and the price.

Eight energy-monitoring kits and accessories compared on what the maker’s own store commits to: the sensor class, the phase type, the circuit coverage, and the price.

Eight outdoor light systems compared on what the maker’s own page commits to: the waterproof class, the power path, the mounting style, and the price.

Eight smart plugs that measure what they power, compared on what the maker’s own page commits to: the meter itself, the connectivity it uses, and the price.

Eight keypad smart locks for a short-term rental, compared on what a host actually needs: guest PINs, auto-lock, the price on the maker’s own page, and what happens if the internet goes down.

Eight cameras that record without paying a monthly plan, compared on what the spec sheet actually commits to: resolution, power, local storage, and the price on the maker’s own page.

Eight video doorbells that record without a monthly fee, compared on what cannot be faked: how they are powered, how much local storage they take, and what the maker’s own page charges.

Eight thermostats ranked by C-wire rules, published specs and price, including which ones ship the adapter and which leave you to buy it.