Smart Home Reviews

This Alexa-powered speaker has better speakers and more smart home features

The second Amazon Echo Dot with Clock ($60) is as useful as the first edition of the versatile Alexa smart speaker, plus the LED display looks great on the updated round profile.

The Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen) is upgraded with a multi-functional display, better sound performance and other new perks that can enhance your smart home.

The Shark IQ R101AE robot vacuum has a self-emptying bin and costs less than a comparable Roomba, but it’s not as good a cleaner.

The Amazon Echo Dot was the best smart speaker for less than $50, though it's since been replaced. Plus, the $60 Echo Dot with Clock is still the better value.

The Echo Studio is Amazon's best-sounding Alexa speaker yet, offering impressive bass, but it's not quite the best in its class.

The Sonos Roam is portable, durable and competitively priced, making it an attractive Bluetooth speaker on-the-go and a Sonos system enhancement back home.

The $399 Sonos Move is a battery-powered smart speaker and a portable audio beast.

The Nest Doorbell (battery) sets the standard for what a video doorbell should be, and what it should offer consumers.

This budget Wi-Fi connected Roomba will get the job done, but it’s better for pet-free homes.