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Every product here comes from one of our buying guides, with our own take on who it suits and what to watch out for. We don't sell anything ourselves: each product links to Amazon, where you can check the current price and availability.

• ecobee

  Smarter HVAC scheduling

  ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential

  Best for: Scheduling heating and cooling

  Read our take: ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential View on Amazon: ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential (opens Amazon in a new window)

• ELEGOO

  Best for larger projects

  ELEGOO Mega R3 Project Starter Kit

  Best for: More I/O and larger projects

  Read our take: ELEGOO Mega R3 Project Starter Kit View on Amazon: ELEGOO Mega R3 Project Starter Kit (opens Amazon in a new window)

• ELEGOO

  Best value for beginners

  ELEGOO UNO R3 Super Starter Kit

  Best for: Value-focused first electronics kit

  Read our take: ELEGOO UNO R3 Super Starter Kit View on Amazon: ELEGOO UNO R3 Super Starter Kit (opens Amazon in a new window)

• eufy

  For users wanting detailed coverage

  eufy Indoor Cam S350

  Best for: Detailed multi-lens coverage

  Read our take: eufy Indoor Cam S350 View on Amazon: eufy Indoor Cam S350 (opens Amazon in a new window)

• eufy

  Best for package deliveries

  eufy Video Doorbell E340

  Best for: Porches where packages are left on the doormat

  Read our take: eufy Video Doorbell E340 View on Amazon: eufy Video Doorbell E340 (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Eve

  Motion-triggered automations indoors or outdoors

  Eve Motion

  Best for: Motion-triggered automations

  Read our take: Eve Motion View on Amazon: Eve Motion (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Freenove

  Best for a large project library

  Freenove Ultimate Starter Kit V5 WiFi

  Best for: Large project library and connected projects

  Read our take: Freenove Ultimate Starter Kit V5 WiFi View on Amazon: Freenove Ultimate Starter Kit V5 WiFi (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Google

  Visual smart-home control point

  Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

  Best for: Smart display and Matter/Thread hub

  Read our take: Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) View on Amazon: Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) (opens Amazon in a new window)

• JBL

  ANC and long battery life

  JBL Tune 770NC

  Best for: ANC with long claimed battery life

  Read our take: JBL Tune 770NC View on Amazon: JBL Tune 770NC (opens Amazon in a new window)

• JLab

  Comfort and long playback claims

  JLab JBuds Lux ANC

  Best for: ANC and long stated battery life

  Read our take: JLab JBuds Lux ANC View on Amazon: JLab JBuds Lux ANC (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Keyestudio

  Best for trying many sensors

  Keyestudio 48-in-1 Sensor Kit

  Best for: Exploring many sensor types

  Read our take: Keyestudio 48-in-1 Sensor Kit View on Amazon: Keyestudio 48-in-1 Sensor Kit (opens Amazon in a new window)

• LandAirSea

  Compact magnetic GPS tracker

  LandAirSea 54

  Best for: Dedicated asset and vehicle location

  Read our take: LandAirSea 54 View on Amazon: LandAirSea 54 (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Motorola

  Best for compatible Android users

  Motorola moto tag

  Best for: Compatible Android phones

  Read our take: Motorola moto tag View on Amazon: Motorola moto tag (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Pebblebee

  Best rechargeable clip-on option

  Pebblebee Clip 5

  Best for: Rechargeable clip-on tag

  Read our take: Pebblebee Clip 5 View on Amazon: Pebblebee Clip 5 (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Philips Hue

  Easy lighting upgrade

  Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance Starter Kit

  Best for: Smart lighting starter setup

  Read our take: Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance Starter Kit View on Amazon: Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance Starter Kit (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Plugable

  Practical alternative

  Plugable USB-C Hub 7-in-1

  Best for: Practical multiport expansion

  Read our take: Plugable USB-C Hub 7-in-1 View on Amazon: Plugable USB-C Hub 7-in-1 (opens Amazon in a new window)

• REDTIGER

  Screen-equipped 4K/1080p kit

  REDTIGER F7NP

  Best for: Screen-equipped value package

  Read our take: REDTIGER F7NP View on Amazon: REDTIGER F7NP (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Reolink

  Best overall

  Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

  Best for: Most homes, with or without doorbell wiring

  Read our take: Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) View on Amazon: Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Reolink

  For flexible recording setups

  Reolink E1 Pro

  Best for: Local/NVR-oriented setups

  Read our take: Reolink E1 Pro View on Amazon: Reolink E1 Pro (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Reolink

  When zoom matters

  Reolink E1 Zoom

  Best for: Optical zoom flexibility

  Read our take: Reolink E1 Zoom View on Amazon: Reolink E1 Zoom (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Reolink

  Best for wired 24/7 recording

  Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi

  Best for: Homes with existing doorbell wiring

  Read our take: Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi View on Amazon: Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Ring

  For Ring households

  Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen)

  Best for: Ring ecosystem households

  Read our take: Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) View on Amazon: Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) (opens Amazon in a new window)

• Samsung

  Best for Samsung Galaxy users

  Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2

  Best for: Samsung Galaxy households

  Read our take: Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 View on Amazon: Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 (opens Amazon in a new window)

• SONOFF

  Presence detection for room lighting

  SONOFF SNZB-06P

  Best for: Presence-based lighting automation

  Read our take: SONOFF SNZB-06P View on Amazon: SONOFF SNZB-06P (opens Amazon in a new window)

We don't sell these products. Each one links to Amazon, where you can check the current price and availability.