Robot vacuums, smart displays, video doorbells, air purifiers, thermostats and the stick vacuum for everything in between.
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For buyers who want the most hands-off robot available, with strong suction, thorough edge cleaning and a dock that handles almost all upkeep. Reviewers note it is only a modest step up from earlier Saros and MaxV models, so recent flagship owners have little reason to upgrade.
For anyone who wants a quiet, set-and-forget bedroom or living-room purifier; HouseFresh found it outperformed the original Mighty and the Levoit Vital 200S. There is no app or remote, and it costs more to buy and run than the most popular mid-size rivals.
For buyers who want flagship-style mopping and a fully automated station without paying flagship prices. Vacuum Wars calls it the mid-range robot to beat; the main trade-off is a very small onboard dustbin.
The smart thermostat most comparisons recommend for mixed-ecosystem and Apple homes, thanks to its included room sensor and broad platform support. Google-only households may prefer the Nest Learning Thermostat's design, and ecobee's smoke-alarm listening needs a subscription.
For homes with lots of hard floor where mopping quality matters most; reviewers rate its roller mop and water sanitation among the best available. The trade-off is navigation, which reviewers consistently describe as weaker than Roborock's.
For buyers who want app scheduling and voice control in a mid-size purifier; HouseFresh has long rated the Vital 200S its best pick for most people. The newer Coway Mighty2 cleaned faster in HouseFresh's testing but has no app.
The best fit for Google Home households with existing doorbell wiring; reviewers praise the sharper 2K video and wider view. Free use is limited to a few hours of event history, and the Gemini summaries require a Google Home Premium subscription.
The direct successor to the Video Doorbell 4 line for renters and homes without doorbell wiring, now with 2K head-to-toe video. As with every Ring doorbell, recording, person alerts and package alerts require a Ring Protect subscription.
For buyers who want Dyson's strongest suction and a bin that packs down debris, especially in homes with pets. Reviewers praise the power and anti-tangle cones, but TechRadar and Tom's Guide both criticize the pointed floorhead for cleaning along straight edges.
The smart display to buy for an Alexa home: reviewers say the screen and sound are clear improvements over the 2023 model. The interface draws criticism, and Alexa+ requires Prime or a paid plan.