Category: Smart Home

Smart Home

Best Echo Devices to Upgrade Your Smart Home 2026

You're spoilt for choice on paper, but most people just need one of three Echos. The rest are variations on a theme, and some…

October 29, 2026·33 min read·by Tom Burg

The best Nest devices in 2026 are the ones that match your home's wiring, WiFi, and daily habits rather than your wish list. A…

October 29, 2026·37 min read·by Tom Burg

Not every Kasa device deserves a spot in your home. Some are genuinely excellent. A few are mediocre. One or two are best skipped…

October 29, 2026·12 min read·by Tom Burg

In the world of smart home lighting, "best Philips Hue" almost always means one of three answers: the White and Color Ambiance A19 starter…

October 29, 2026·30 min read·by Tom Burg

A Ring video doorbell review usually comes down to one question: does the camera fit your door, your WiFi, and your budget without locking…

October 29, 2026·31 min read·by Tom Burg

Is the Philips Hue Starter Kit worth it? That depends on one thing most reviews skip over. You're not buying a smart bulb, you're…

October 29, 2026·28 min read·by Tom Burg

If you've ever stared at a "50% off" smart speaker tag and wondered whether it's actually a good buy, you're not alone. The best…

October 29, 2026·16 min read·by Tom Burg

Black Friday is the single biggest discount window of the year for smart home gear, and it's also the one where most people overpay…

October 29, 2026·36 min read·by Tom Burg

If you've ever stood in a bigbox store staring at a wall of smart bulbs and hubs wondering where to even start, you're not…

October 29, 2026·30 min read·by Tom Burg

Choosing a smart home ecosystem feels like picking a mobile carrier in 2008. You commit, you buy gear, and then you discover half your…

October 29, 2026·23 min read·by Tom Burg