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Independent writing on the gear that goes in your house.

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.

You can build a serious smart home without drilling a single hole or upsetting your landlord. These are the devices we actually recommend.

Matter promises one accessory that works with every platform. Here is what it actually delivers in 2026, and where it still falls short.