If you’re already connecting your lightbulbs, speakers, doorbells, and more to the internet.
Perhaps you’ve paid more attention to smart home gadgets now that many of us are spending more time at home, you’ll know the process can be complicated.
You might just need one device to address a particular issue, like a smart plug to put a lamp on a schedule.
Or you may be thinking about how to build on what you already own, like an Amazon Alexa- or Google Assistant-powered smart speaker, or even Siri and Apple’s HomeKit smart home service.
We tend to think of voice assistants as the starting point for building a do-it-yourself smart home.
They offer a convenient way for family members or roommates to interact with the various devices without having to manage basic access within each app.
Many, but not all, of the products on our list of the best smart home products, will work with multiple voice assistants.
Before you dive into our picks for the best smart home devices, keep in mind that Amazon, Google, and Apple have each released a new set of smart home speakers this year.
Our reviews of Apple’s new HomePod Mini, Google’s Nest Audio and Amazon’s fourth-gen Echo speaker, and the fourth-generation Echo Dot are live.
