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Last updated: October 22, 2026. Picks are based on reviews from Wirecutter (updated June 16, 2026), CNET (May 19 and July 25, 2026), Engadget (February 11, 2026), PCMag (February and July 2026), Matter Alpha (June 2026) and Matterhome.io (October 9, 2026), all read October 22, 2026. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are affiliate links, which means this site may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Skip to shopping links ↓ Quick answer Best overall for mixed homes: TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim EP25 (Wirecutter, Engadget). Best Matter and energy picks: TP-Link Tapo P110M and Emporia Smart Plug; best for Apple Home: Leviton Decora D215P-2RW. Skip smart plugs for space heaters, refrigerators and sump pumps, and look for a UL or Intertek-program listing. Smart plugs are an easy way to add voice and app control to lamps, fans and chargers. Choosing one gets tricky when you use Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home, or...

Last updated: October 22, 2026. Picks are based on reviews from Tom's Guide (updated October 8, 2026), Wirecutter (updated August 24, 2026), Consumer Reports (updated March 5, 2026), TechRadar (April 14, 2026), and others, all read October 22, 2026. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are affiliate links, which means this site may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Skip to shopping links ↓ Quick answer Roborock Saros 20 was Tom's Guide's top pet hair pick, though its mop missed sticky spots and it is expensive. Eufy Omni C28 and Narwal Freo X10 Pro were the lower-cost options reviewers liked. Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai suits hard floors; check dock type and obstacle avoidance first. Pet hair is the hardest test for a robot vacuum and mop. Hair wraps brushes, clogs docks, and gets pushed around by wet pads. This guide compares what Tom's Guide, Wirecutter, Consumer Reports, TechRadar and other reviewers found ...

Last updated: October 22, 2026. Picks are based on reviews from CNET (roundup updated August 5, 2026), WIRED (updated July 2026), Consumer Reports (updated October 6, 2026), Tom's Guide, PCMag, T3, and The Gadgeteer, all read October 22, 2026. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are affiliate links, which means this site may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Skip to shopping links ↓ Quick answer Best all-round pick: TP-Link Tapo C120, named best overall by CNET and praised by PCMag and Tom's Guide. Outdoor and hub picks: Reolink Atlas PT Ultra (microSD only, no cloud option) and EufyCam C35 (reviewers differ on whether it needs a hub). Still paid in many cases: cloud storage, rich notifications, and some AI sorting, so check each camera's plan page. Many home security cameras now charge a monthly fee for cloud video and smart alerts. This guide covers options for a security camera without subscription fee...