A plain-English look at the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) bundle with the Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) — what it does, who it suits, and where it falls short.
The best smart lighting for a rental: five renter-friendly picks, from $10 downlights to color bulbs, with no wiring and no damage. See the picks.
The best backup power for a security system keeps cameras, hubs, and alarms running through outages. Compare five UPS picks and check prices.
The best storage for robot vacuum spares keeps brushes, filters and mop pads tidy and easy to find. Compare five organizers and check prices on Amazon.
The best door sensor for a smart home depends on the hub already in place. Five picks compared by protocol, hub needs, and price tier.
The best firewall setup for IoT devices keeps smart plugs, cameras and hubs off the open internet. Five picks compared by ports, power and price tier.
Find the best surge protection for a whole house. Compare 5 whole-home surge protectors by capacity, price tier, and install type, then check prices.
The best smart laundry solutions for a flat, from ozone washer systems to fold-away drying racks. Compare five space-saving picks and check prices.
Find the best pool safety alarm for kids and pets. Compare five floating and gate alarms on range, alerts, and price tier, then check prices on Amazon.
Find the best radiator bleeding and balancing kit for a spill-free coolant fill. Compare five funnel and vacuum kits and check prices on Amazon.
