September 2026 – Page 21

SharkMatrix Clean Navigation for Carpet, Hard Floors & Pet Hair, HEPA, Powerful Suction, Anti-Hair Wrap, LiDAR Mapping, Wi-Fi AI Ultra Robot Vacuum, Black/Silver, Carpet and Hard Floors, AV2511AE

Shark AV2511AE Robot Vacuum: LiDAR Mapping for Pet Hair and Carpet

Julie Bailey / September 13, 2026

The Shark AV2511AE pairs LiDAR mapping with HEPA filtration and anti-hair wrap for carpet, hard floors and pet hair. See who it suits before buying.

Keyless Entry Digital Lock, Deadbolt with APP, Generate Passcode Remotely, DIY Installation, Passage Mode, Auto Lock Smart Door Handle Lock with Keypad, Yamiry Fingerprint Knob for Front Door

Smart Locks & Video Doorbells

Yamiry Fingerprint Knob vs Veise KS01B Keypad Door Lock: Fingerprint or Keypad Entry

Julie Bailey / September 13, 2026

Yamiry Fingerprint Knob vs Veise KS01B compared: biometric app entry against a code-only deadbolt. See which front-door lock fits and check prices.

SwitchBot Hub 2 (2nd Gen), Work as a WiFi Thermometer Hygrometer, IR Remote Control, Smart Remote and Light Sensor, Link Swit

Smart Home Hubs & Automation

SwitchBot Hub 2 vs SwitchBot Hub 3: Which Smart Hub Fits Your Setup

Julie Bailey / September 13, 2026

SwitchBot Hub 2 vs Hub 3 compared: IR control, Matter support, sensors and price. See which hub fits an existing setup and which one upgrades it.

Tenda AV1000 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit with Gigabit Ports, Powerline Extender with AC650 Dual Band WiFi, Plug and Play, for HD/3D/4K Video Streaming and Gaming (PH10)

Home Wi-Fi & Networking

Tenda AV1000 Powerline Adapter Kit vs TRENDnet Powerline 500 AV Nano Adapter Kit: One Adds WiFi, One Stays Wired

Julie Bailey / September 13, 2026

Tenda AV1000 vs TRENDnet Powerline 500 compared: one kit adds WiFi, the other stays lean and wired. See which fits a home network and check prices.

APC UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector, 600VA Backup Battery Power Supply, BE600M1 Back-UPS with USB Charging Port, Pack of 2

Home Energy, Solar & Backup Power

APC BE600M1 Back-UPS Review: Battery Backup With USB Charging

Julie Bailey / September 13, 2026

A plain-English review of the APC BE600M1 Back-UPS: 600VA battery backup, surge protection and a USB charging port. See who it suits and check the price.

LevitonWorks with Matter, My Leviton, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home/Siri. Wire-Free Anywhere Companions for Switched Outlet Decora Smart Plug, Wi-Fi 2nd Gen, D215P-1RW, White

Renter-Friendly Smart Home

Leviton Decora Smart Plug Review: A Wire-Free Companion for Switched Outlets

Julie Bailey / September 13, 2026

The Leviton Decora Smart Plug adds app and voice control to switched outlets with no wiring. See what it does, who it suits, and where it falls short.

X-Sense10-Year Sealed Battery (Not Hardwired), Whole-Home Interconnected, LCD display, UL 217 & UL 2034 Certified Interconnected Smoke and CO Detector, SC07-W, 3-Pack

Home Sensors, Alarms & Leak Detection

X-Sense SC07-W 3-Pack Review: Whole-Home Protection Without Wiring

Julie Bailey / September 13, 2026

X-Sense SC07-W 3-pack review: sealed-battery interconnected smoke and CO alarms with LCD display. See who this UL-certified set suits and check the price.

Honeywell HomeVideo Doorbell Access, Humitity Control, 5" Touchscreen, Energy Star, Works with Alexa, Matter, Apple, Google X8S Premium Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat, White

Smart Heating & Home Climate

Honeywell Home X8S Premium Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat: A Touchscreen Hub for the Whole House

Julie Bailey / September 12, 2026

The Honeywell Home X8S pairs a 5-inch touchscreen, Matter support, and Alexa, Apple, and Google compatibility. See who it suits and who should skip it.