Smart Home Directory
Find the right smart home device for every room in your house.
HomeGearLab is a hand-curated, filterable directory of smart home gear — sorted by room, ecosystem, and what it actually does well.
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Find what fits where you spend your time.
Featured devices
Our editors' current top picks.
FeaturedPhilips Hue White & Color A19 Starter Kit
16 million colors, rock-solid app, hub-grade reliability.
FeaturedNest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)
Learns your schedule and saves energy automatically.
FeaturedAmazon Echo (4th Gen)
Premium-sounding Alexa speaker with a built-in smart hub.
From the blog
Guides and explainers for setting up a smarter home.
Alexa vs Google Home vs HomeKit: Which Ecosystem Should You Choose
Picking a smart home ecosystem shapes every device you buy for the next five years. Here is how the big three actually compare in 2026.
Best Smart Home Devices for Renters
You can build a serious smart home without drilling a single hole or upsetting your landlord. These are the devices we actually recommend.
What Is Matter? The Standard That Changes Everything
Matter promises one accessory that works with every platform. Here is what it actually delivers in 2026, and where it still falls short.
How HomeGearLab works
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