The 25 Best Smart Home Devices That Are Actually Worth Buying This Year

Turn any TV into a smart TV that can stream Netflix Kids and Youtube Kid's shows with the Roku streaming stick. It works with any TV that has an HDMI port and can stream up to 4K resolution for absolutely brilliant quality.

Keep a watchful eye over your home with Amazon’s Astro household robot. Their first foray into domestic robots, the Astro can move around at just over 2mph, comes with a storage compartment, and will let you remotely check in on your home from anywhere.

Echo Plus is an excellent middle ground of being small enough to be unobtrusively placed anywhere, yet has excellent hardware (0.8" tweeter and 3" woofer) to provide rich room filling acoustics. If you don't need a screen, this is the Alexa device you'll want to purchase.

Whether you’re unwinding on the couch after a long day of work, hosting an intimate dinner party, or throwing a backyard BBQ, Bev by BLACK+DECKER cocktail maker lets you mix up any occasion with personalized cocktails at the touch of a button.

The Philips Hue ecosystem isn't the cheapest, but it's definitely worth it. These smart light bulbs are the gateway drug into upgrading to a smart home. You'll start with a few light bulbs here and there, realize how amazing they are, then buy everything else on the list. We guarantee it.

Make your home smarter than ever with the Amazon smart plug! The smart plug allows you to voice control everyday appliances like lamps, TVs, fans, or even your coffee maker – while featuring a slim design that keeps the adjacent outlet free and accessible.

Take the hard work out of cooking by preparing your tasty meals using the Amazon Smart Oven. It boasts a temperature probe to help you cook your meal to perfection, voice control, comes with over 30 presets, and can be used to warm, cook, air fry, or microwave.

Charge not one, not two, but four entire devices with this game-changing charging station. Plug in your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple watch and you'll still have room in the center of the device to wirelessly charge a fourth device.

In just ten minutes you can give your deadbolt a brain and make your home a little safer (and easier to access). August's keyless smart lock installs in just ten minutes and syncs to your Smartphone or Smartwatch so it'll open when it senses your presence.

The Fire TV Cube enhances your TV with the power of Alexa. You'll never need a remote again as you can do a multitude of things like turn your TV on/off, change a channel, and much more with voice commands. And, the Fire TV Cube also doubles as a standard Alexa hub, so you can use it to control all your other smart home devices like smart lighting, cameras, etc.

See who's there without getting out of your armchair with the Ring Video pro. The video is sent straight to your phone, where you can either talk to who's there or unlock the door so they can come on it. It comes in clutch on vacation and can keep track of goings-on in the neighborhood.

Add some ambiance to your decor with the Philips Hue light strip. The LED strand is easy to install, measures 7 feet in length, and can be controlled with several different smart home systems.

Rest easy knowing Moorebot Scout, the tiny AI-powered autonomous mobile robot is on the job. This omnidirectional waterproof Google/Alexa compatible robot comes with a 1080p camera with night vision and will tirelessly patrol your property, day and night.

Enjoy some aromatherapy and added humidity with a diffuser. The ultrasonic mister is great for studio or home use and has a large capacity that keeps it going for hours. It has an LED light built in, too, for a little added colorful ambiance.

Make checking out of a hotel a little less stressful with a set of item trackers that’ll make sure you won’t leave anything behind. Press a button on the app and Tile’s Bluetooth enabled chips will chirp at you until you find your lost item.

Your neighbors aren't gonna know what hit 'em during the Christmas light competition this year when you use the Kasa. The smart outdoor plug is WiFi enabled, has a 300-foot range, can be controlled with your voice, and is weatherproof for safety.

With a 10.1" screen, the Amazon Echo Show is the ideal accessory for just about everything. Need to make a video call? It can do that. Want to make a recipe but don't want to bring your iPad in the kitchen? It's got your back. Want to use it as a picture frame? It can do all that and more!

The Roomba i7 stands a notch above the competition - even among other Roomba models - as it's the first model in their lineup to be self-cleaning. It also features home mapping functionality, so it can efficiently clean your home, and you can also use the map to tell the Roomba which specific area or room you want to clean.