Four of our guides cover the connected home, from the Wi-Fi itself to the devices on it.
One router is enough when every room is close to it. An extender fixes one or two weak rooms. A mesh system replaces the router and covers the whole home under one network name. Wi-Fi 6 is plenty for internet plans up to about 1 Gbps.
Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems: seven systems from eero, TP-Link, Google and NETGEAR.
LiDAR navigation maps your rooms and supports no-go zones. A self-empty dock means you empty the bin every few weeks instead of after every run. Mop lifting raises the mop on carpet so rugs stay dry.
Best Robot Vacuums: seven robot vacuums compared on suction, navigation, mopping and self-empty docks.
A smart lock is as secure as the deadbolt it replaces when it is installed correctly. Give each person a unique code, turn on two-factor login in the app and keep a backup way in.
Best Smart Door Locks: seven locks from Schlage, eufy, Philips, ULTRALOQ and Aqara.
HD is fine for seeing who is at the door. 2K is the sweet spot for most porches. 4K pays off on long driveways or wide yards, and it needs a strong Wi-Fi signal at the door.
Best Doorbell Cameras: seven doorbell cameras from Ring, Arlo, eufy and Blink.
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