Best Smart Home Devices 2025: Expert Picks for Every Budget

Our expert-tested picks for the best smart home devices of 2025. From smart speakers to security cameras, find the perfect devices for your connected home.

Collection of smart home devices including Echo speaker, Nest thermostat, Philips Hue lights, and Ring doorbell on white surface

OUR TOP PICK

Best Smart Home Device 2025

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

The best smart-speaker for most people

9.4

Expert Score


Premium 360° sound with Dolby processing

Built-in Zigbee smart home hub

Temperature sensor included

Works with 140,000+ smart devices

$99.99
$129.99

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Top Picks at a Glance

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

4.6 (85,000+)

$99.99
$129.99

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Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2
Ring

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2

4.5 (35,000+)

$249.99
$299.99

View on Amazon

Philips Hue White & Color Starter Kit
Philips Hue

Philips Hue White & Color Starter Kit

4.7 (38,000+)

$179.99
$229.99

View on Amazon

iRobot Roomba j7+
iRobot

iRobot Roomba j7+

4.4 (25,000+)

$599.99
$799.99

View on Amazon

ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
ecobee

ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

4.5 (12,000+)

$249.99
$279.99

View on Amazon

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Amazon

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

4.7
(245,000+ ratings)

$99.99
$129.99
Save 23%
  • Premium 360° sound with Dolby processing
  • Built-in Zigbee smart home hub
  • Temperature sensor included
  • Works with 140,000+ smart devices

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

4.6
(85,000+ ratings)

$99.99
$129.99
Save 23%
  • 7-inch smart display
  • Sleep Sensing technology
  • Gesture controls
  • Photo frame mode

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2
Ring

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2

4.5
(35,000+ ratings)

$249.99
$299.99
Save 17%
  • Head-to-toe 1536p HD video
  • 3D Motion Detection
  • Bird's Eye View
  • Hardwired installation

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