Best Smart Home Devices of 2026: Everyday Upgrades - CNET
At CNET, we’re constantly testing the latest high-tech devices for home use, from plugs and speakers to fans and security cameras. We also keep an eye on privacy issues, how easy apps are to use, if any subscription fees are required and other topics buyers care about when making a choice about home upgrades.
Our Picks
Bottom Line
Amazon's newest smart speakers come with spatial audio and other sound enhancements, which are especially noticeable in the powerful Echo Stud...
Pros & Cons
- Latest in room-filling sound from Amazon
- Alexa Plus capabilities
- Sensors to customize volume
- Alexa Plus costs $20 if you aren't a Prime subscriber
- The Death Star-like design is a little weird
Bottom Line
In 2026, Google canceled the Nest Mini, dropped the Nest name from its speakers and released its first new smart speaker in years, the Google ...
Pros & Cons
- Excellent sound for a...
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