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Best Smart Home 2026: Top Picks Reviewed

AllReviews ranks the best smart home using combined critic and editorial scores. Top picks include Roborock Saros Rover, Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen, Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit.

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Clara Mercer

Home & Lifestyle Editor

Choosing the best smart home takes more than reading one review. AllReviews synthesizes critic consensus and editorial evaluation into a single combined score, so you can see exactly where each product stands. After analyzing scores across our full smart home catalog, we've identified the 5 options worth your money right now.

Our top pick, the Roborock Saros Rover, earns a combined AllReviews score of 9.2/10 — the highest in this category.

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    Saros RoverBest Overall

    Roborock

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    GoogleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle

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    Arlo

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1

Saros Rover

Best Overall

Roborock

Roborock Saros Rover
9.2
Expert Rating / 10
$499.00Best Price
2

Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen

Best Premium

GoogleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle

Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen
9.2
Expert Rating / 10
$279.99Best Price
3

Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit

Best Value

Philips

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit
9.2
Expert Rating / 10
$179.99Best Price
4

Pro 5 Security Camera

Also Great

Arlo

Arlo Pro 5 Security Camera
9.1
Expert Rating / 10
$249.99Best Price
5

Camera Hub G5 Pro

Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro
9.0
Expert Rating / 10
$149.00Best Price

How We Review

Every product on this list was evaluated by aggregating expert reviews from trusted, independent sources. We don't accept pay-for-placement — our rankings are based entirely on review consensus, real-world testing data, and measurable performance.

Products are scored on a 10-point scale using a weighted formula that factors in expert ratings, price-to-value ratio, and recency. Newer products with strong reviews get a meaningful boost because we believe our readers deserve current recommendations.

Sources analyzed for this article: 5 products across multiple expert reviews.

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