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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Featured devices
Our editors' current top picks.
FeaturedPhilips Hue White & Color A19 Starter Kit
16 million colors, rock-solid app, hub-grade reliability.
FeaturedAmazon Echo (4th Gen)
Alexa's best-sounding speaker doubles as a full smart home hub.
FeaturedNest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)
Learns your schedule and saves energy automatically.
From the blog
Guides and explainers for setting up a smarter home.
Smart Home Automation Devices: What to Buy First in 2026
A practical guide to choosing smart home automation devices in 2026 — which categories matter, how to check compatibility, and what to buy first by room.
Smart Home Automation Devices: The 2026 Room-by-Room Guide
Discover the best smart home automation devices for every room in 2026. A practical, room-by-room guide to building a connected home without the guesswork.
Smart Home Automation Devices: The 2026 Beginner's Guide to a Connected Home
A practical 2026 guide to smart home automation devices: how to pick a hub, the gadgets worth buying, and how to build reliable routines without any wiring.
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