As TechRadar reported, the Arlo Ultra 2 records in highly detailed 4K resolution and include an LED for clear nighttime recording. When you’re not trying to be (too) discrete or fit into a small form factor like a doorbell cam, you can get a lot more from the cameras in your home security system. The two most popular makers of doorbell cams are Ring and Nest, but CNET picked the Arlo Video Doorbell as the best overall for its ease of installation and features like live streaming.

A lot of these videos are captured by doorbell cameras that carry additional benefits, like being able to see who’s at your door without getting off the couch. We’ve become accustomed to seeing video clips of brazen thieves who grab packages off front stoops and porches, unaware they’re being caught on camera. Brand like Nest and Honeywell have plenty of options, as well. It’s far from the only game in town, though.

The Ecobee SmartThermostat can deliver both, earning high praise from Tom’s Guide for its compatibility with Alexa and Siri and other features. Want to play music from your thermostat? Or maybe you just want the energy savings and convenience of a connected thermostat. Enter WiFi- and Bluetooth-enabled surround sound, now attainable for under a grand, thanks to models from Bose, JBL, Sony and other makers.

The vacuum earned a Very Good rating for surface carpet cleaning and an Excellent rating for bare floor cleaning from Consumer Reports, which also noted users can schedule cleaning times from an app and review its cleaning pattern after it’s finished.īringing theater-quality sound to your home entertainment system is easier than ever, but not everyone is up for running speaker cable drops through the attic or hiding wires behind a strip of plastic to conceal them. You can spend a lot or a little money on smart vacuums these days, but the iRobot Roomba e5 combines features and value that will check most of your boxes. Read on for our roundup of the best home gifts for 2021. That means an endless array of connected home and entertainment gift ideas for all the family and friends in your life. As our connected culture continues to broaden, there are smart versions of just about everything for the home.

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