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Best Smart Plug of 2022
To aid in making your home smarter, we purchased and tested the 10 best smart plugs on the market and reviewed the top...
Best Thermostat of 2022
Searching for the latest and greatest thermostat? We bought the 13 best thermostats you can get to test side-by-side...
How to Select a Thermostat for your Home
Curious why your thermostat needs to be smart? We evaluate the pros and cons of these products and how they can make...
Editors' Choice
Orbit Clear Comfort Review
If you want a simple, programmable digital thermostat but don't need remote access, this affordable and accurate...
Editors' Choice
Honeywell WiFi Smart Color Review
This device is sophisticated, easy to use, offers remote access, and looks good too. All in all, you can't get a...
Best Buy
Amazon Smart Thermostat Review
If you're in the market for a programmable smart thermostat with remote access that won't break the bank, look no...
Top Pick
Nest Learning Thermostat Review
The Nest Learning Thermostat was one of our top performers. This product performed well and has the appearance to...
Ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control Review
If you use the Alexa voice assistant regularly, then you should check out the SmartThermostat by Ecobee. This wifi...
Wyze Thermostat Review
If you are hoping to add a smart thermostat to your home without blowing your budget, then we highly recommend the...
Honeywell Home CT87N1001 Review
If you want a throwback thermostat with minimal setup hassle, this dial device could be what you have been looking for.
Honeywell WiFi 7-Day Programmable Review
Plain and simple, the Honeywell 7-Day Programmable with WiFi performs above average in the categories that matter the...
Google Nest Thermostat Review
While this thermostat might not have received the overall top score, it came pretty close all while costing a lot...
Emerson NP110 Review
If you like simplicity, accuracy, and economy in your digital thermostat, take a gander at this device, it might be...
Sensi Touch WiFi Review
While the Sensi Touch Wi-Fi is an improvement from the previous model, it still doesn't quite perform well enough.
Best Buy
Amazon Smart Plug Review
If you're already using Alexa to run your smart home and want to connect a simple appliance to that system, this is...
Etekcity Outdoor Review
If you have a few outdoor appliances that you want to control remotely or that you want to assess the energy usage of...
Editors' Choice
WeMo Mini Review
If you're looking to add some smart functionality to your home on the cheap, the WeMo Mini is one of the best options...
Best Buy
TP-Link Kasa WiFi Lite Review
This small and relatively inexpensive plug is a great way to expand your TP smart network throughout your home. IF...
Top Pick
TP-Link Kasa Smart WiFi Power Strip Review
For those that want to plug their entire entertainment system into a surge-protected smart plug, this power strip is...
Top Pick
TP-Link Kasa Outdoor Review
If you need more than one smart outlet on your deck or porch, the TP-Link Kasa Outdoor is a great choice. It can turn...
Leviton Smart WiFi Plug Review
Boasting good all-around performance in a slim package that won't crowd your outlets, the Leviton Smart Wi-Fi is a...
iDevices Outdoor Switch Review
If you have an outdoor appliance that you think maybe consuming too much electricity, this waterproof and energy...
Editors' Choice
Currant WiFi Outlet Review
Offering a refreshingly simple setup process, two independent outlets, and energy monitoring, all at a reasonable...
Johnson Controls GLAS Review
The GLAS is a sleek and stylish thermostat but it is exceptionally expensive.
Best Buy
Nest Thermostat E Review
Want all the perks of a top-of-the-line thermostat without paying a premium price? The Nest Thermostat E strikes the...
Ecobee4 Review
The Ecobee4 improves on its predecessor, including the seamless combination of Alexa Voice Service, but it's not quite...
Ecobee3 Lite Review
Originally, we thought the Ecobee3 Lite and the Nest would be the top two products vying for the Editors' Choice award...
Sensi WiFi Programmable Review
The Sensi WiFi by Emerson fall much more in the traditional thermostat category, retaining the appearance and...
Honeywell WiFi Smart Review
Honeywell has been making thermostats for a long time, and it appears that the Honeywell Smart is their response to...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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