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Our current picks

Every product below is pulled straight from a buying guide we've actually written. Prices and stock change often, so click through to the retailer to see the live price before you buy.

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Smart Home Devices

Speakers, hubs, cameras

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

$49.99

The cheapest real entry point into a voice-controlled smart home, with built-in motion and temperature sensors.

Sonos Era 100

Sonos Era 100

$219.00

Stereo drivers and Trueplay auto-tuning give it noticeably fuller sound than most speakers near its price.

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)

$321.59

The deepest bass of any speaker on this list, plus a built-in Matter/HomeKit hub for Apple households.

Amazon Smart Thermostat

Amazon Smart Thermostat

$79.99

Built on Honeywell Home tech and ENERGY STAR certified — the cheapest way into scheduling and Alexa routines.

ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

$219.99

Ships with a SmartSensor room sensor included and supports Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit at once.

Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)

Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)

$249.00

Learns your schedule automatically and ships bundled with a Nest Temperature Sensor.

Blink Outdoor 4 (5-Camera System)

Blink Outdoor 4 (5-Camera System)

$104.99

2-year battery life per camera and 1080p HD with infrared night vision across a 5-camera bundle.

TP-Link Tapo C100 Indoor Security Camera

TP-Link Tapo C100 Indoor Security Camera

$17.99

1080p indoor camera with two-way audio and motion alerts, no subscription required for basics.

Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp Basic

Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp Basic

$64.99

A corner accent lamp with segmented gradient color effects a standard smart bulb can't produce.

Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit

Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit

$124.95

No soil, no daily maintenance — pre-seeded pods and a wick-based watering system anyone can run.

X-Sense Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

X-Sense Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

$35.99

10-year sealed battery, UL 217 and UL 2034 certified 2-in-1 smoke/CO detection.

Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer Switch Starter Kit

Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer Switch Starter Kit

$91.95

No neutral wire required — the smart dimmer that works in older homes and apartments.

Kwikset SmartCode 260 Keypad Deadbolt

Kwikset SmartCode 260 Keypad Deadbolt

$67.89

Electronic keypad deadbolt — no wifi or app, just ditch your keys. Up to 50 user codes.

Kwikset Halo Touch Fingerprint Wi-Fi Smart Lock

Kwikset Halo Touch Fingerprint Wi-Fi Smart Lock

$165.04

Fingerprint unlock for up to 50 users, plus built-in wifi and geofencing auto-unlock.

Arlo Essential XL Security Camera 2K

Arlo Essential XL Security Camera 2K

$79.99

AI-based person/vehicle/package detection with 2K video — subscription required for full features.

Kitchen Gadgets

Air fryers, blenders, tools

Editor's pick
Dash Compact Air Fryer

Dash Compact Air Fryer

$49.98

The cheapest reasonable entry point. Small basket, fine for 1-2 people.

  • Amazon$49.98Best price
  • Target$49.99
Ninja Air Fryer AF101

Ninja Air Fryer AF101

$119.99

The largest basket of the three, better suited to a family-size batch of food.

  • Amazon$119.99Best price
  • Target$119.99
WACACO Nanopresso Portable Espresso Machine

WACACO Nanopresso Portable Espresso Machine

$64.90

Manual hand-pump portable espresso maker, 18 bar pressure, no battery needed.

OutIn Nano Portable Electric Espresso Machine

OutIn Nano Portable Electric Espresso Machine

$149.99

Battery-powered electric portable espresso machine, 20 bar, self-heating.

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender

$39.95

A 700-watt motor and 40oz glass jar cover everyday smoothies and ice without issue.

Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)

Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)

$99.95

1400 peak watts and a 72oz pitcher make this the pick for households that blend often.

Home Appliances

Vacuums, washers, AC

Segway Navimow i110N Robot Lawn Mower

Segway Navimow i110N Robot Lawn Mower

$789.00

Wire-free robot mower using RTK-plus-vision positioning instead of buried boundary wire.

Tech & Accessories

Keyboards, wearables, everyday gadgets

Editor's pick
ProtoArc XK03 Foldable Keyboard

ProtoArc XK03 Foldable Keyboard

$55.99

Pocketable split-ergonomic Bluetooth keyboard built for travel, pairs 3 devices.

ProtoArc XKM01 Foldable Keyboard and Mouse Combo

ProtoArc XKM01 Foldable Keyboard and Mouse Combo

$59.99

Full 105-key folding keyboard with numpad, bundled with a compact travel mouse.