Wink Hub 2 Review, Features and Pros & Cons
The Wink Hub 2 is a classic hardware smart home hub that includes Z-Wave and Zigbee radios. It works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. The Wink Hub is a great choice if you want a wide range of device options and if you don’t mind a little tinkering.
Mysa Line Voltage Smart Thermostat Review
The Mysa Line Voltage Thermostat is one of the few smart thermostats for electric baseboard heaters. It is a relatively new product and has already proved to be one of the best options for those who want to monitor and control their line voltage heating system while away.
Leviton Decora Smart Switch and Dimmer Reviews 2024
Leviton is a big name in traditional lighting control and their Decora Smart dimmers and switches are good options if you have a neutral wire. They have versions for Wi-Fi, HomeKit, and Z-Wave.
Google Home and Nest Hub Reviews
The Google Home group of devices provides easy access to the Google Assistant, which can also link to and control other home automation devices. While none of the devices include Z-Wave or Zigbee radios, they can connect to a wide range of products via Wi-Fi and software. If you already use Google’s network (Gmail, Calendar, Music, etc.) then it might be a good device to help control your home.
Belkin Wemo Smart Light Switch and Dimmer Reviews
The Wemo Smart Light Switch and WiFi Smart Dimmer are great ways to control your lights. The operate on WiFi and don’t require an additional hub. Both controls work with a wide variety of voice assistants and light bulbs. While they do need a neutral wire, we think these would be a solid addition to your smart home.
TP Link Kasa Smart Light Switch and Dimmer Reviews 2024
The Kasa Smart WiFi Light Switch and Dimmer are smart switches that work with most voices assistants. They don’t require a hub since they work on Wi-Fi. TP-Link even makes a 3-way compatible version of their switch. Be sure you have a neutral wire at your current switches.
LUX Kono And LUX Geo Smart Thermostat Reviews
The LUX Kono and Geo are basic smart thermostats that are less expensive than their competitors, yet still have many of the features you need. They might be for you if you don’t need all of the bells and whistles of the more expensive models. Both link to HomeKit, Alexa, and the Google Assistant.
ecobee Switch+ Review
Ecobee’s Switch+ is a Wi-Fi smart switch that includes integrated Amazon Alexa voice control. It may be a good option if you already have an ecobee thermostat. However, it is also missing a few key features that many buyers may want in a smart switch. We think this will become a great device as the firmware gets updated and more features are added.