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Best Smart Home Devices 2025

Expert-tested smart home technology from robot vacuums to smart speakers and video doorbells. Make your home smarter and more efficient.

40+ Devices TestedReal Home TestingSmart Ecosystem Reviews

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Quick Recommendations

Best fits at a glance
Best Robot Vacuum4.7

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra

Street price: $1,599In stock
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Best Smart Speaker4.4

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Street price: $99In stock
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Budget Pick4.2

Eufy RoboVac 11S

Street price: $199In stock
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BEST OVERALL#1 ranked pick

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra

Our verdict
Excellent
4.7

The ultimate robot vacuum and mop combo with self-emptying base, sonic mopping, and advanced obstacle avoidance using dual cameras.

Suction10,000 Pa
MopSonic Vibration
Auto-EmptyYes
Battery180 min
NavigationReactiveAI 3.0
Street price: $1,599
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BEST VALUE#2 ranked pick

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Our verdict
Great
4.4

Best-sounding Echo yet with a spherical design, built-in Zigbee hub, and seamless integration across the entire Amazon ecosystem.

Speaker Driver3.0" woofer
Smart AssistantAlexa
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth
AudioDolby processing
HubZigbee built-in
Street price: $99
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BUDGET PICK#3 ranked pick

Eufy RoboVac 11S

Our verdict
Great
4.2

Ultra-slim, quiet robot vacuum that delivers reliable cleaning on hard floors and carpets at a budget-friendly price.

Suction1300 Pa
MopNo
Auto-EmptyNo
Battery100 min
NavigationGyroscope
Street price: $199
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How We Evaluate Smart Home Devices

Real-World Performance

We test robot vacuums on multiple floor types, smart speakers in real acoustic environments, and doorbells in varying lighting.

Smart Home Integration

Compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and Matter protocol for seamless multi-device households.

App & Setup Experience

Initial setup ease, companion app quality, automation features, and long-term reliability over weeks of use.

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  • #1Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
  • #2Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
  • #3Eufy RoboVac 11S

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