Amazon and Google make great smart devices, but they've got stiff competition. Here are the best smarthome products outside the Amazon and Google playbooks.
Amazon and Google might dominate the smart home market, but that doesn’t mean they’re the only companies churning out high-end products in that category. Companies like Wyze, Arlo, and even Apple have shown time and again they’re capable of competing with the two well-known companies — and they’ve got plenty of highly rated products to prove it.
Apple HomePod Mini Petite smart speaker More Sonos One Impressive speaker that integrates with Alexa and Google Assistant Read our in-depth review Pros Cons The Sonos is a bit more expensive than the HomePod Mini, but the Sonos One produces some of the best sounds of any smart speaker on the market. You’ll also benefit from Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support that makes it easy to integrate with any other smart home products in your home.
Arlo Pro 4 Easy to install security camera Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell Smart way to view visitors Read our in-depth review Pros Cons The Essential Wireless Video Doorbell is another premium smart home gadget from Arlo. It looks a bit cheaper than the products developed by Ring or Nest, but it offers much of the same functionality. You’ll get HD video capture, built-in night vision, two-way audio, and an easy installation process that requires no wiring.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock The lock works with all the main smart home hubs More ecobee SmartThermostat Smart way to monitor indoor temps Read our in-depth review Pros Cons Although it’s one of the most expensive smart thermostats around, few others can compete with the ecobee Smart Thermostat. Not only does it give you remote control of the thermostat , but it can help you save money on your energy bills by detecting when you’re away from home and modifying its settings to reduce costs.
Other notable features include a smartphone app to set schedules or adjust its settings, a sleek design that blends with most home décor, and a mop that can scrub floors up to 3,000 times per minute. Toss in a self-cleaning function and the ability to refuel its water reservoirs, and you’ve got a robot vacuum and mop that can hang with the best.
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