Smart home reviews from The Ambient

Roborock S6

Roborock S6

Flagship robot vacuum is feature rich but there are some software niggles
SimpliSafe smart lock

SimpliSafe smart lock

Good on security features, but light on smarts; this is one for SimpliSafe fans
Google Nest Hub Max

Google Nest Hub Max

The Max pulls double duty as a Nest camera
JBL Link Bar

JBL Link Bar

A hybrid soundbar that flatters to deceive
Philips Hue Filament

Philips Hue Filament

Edison himself would be proud
Eve Energy smart plug

Eve Energy smart plug

A great energy-tracking smart plug - if you're a HomeKit fanatic
Wyze Plug

Wyze Plug

The cheapest smart plug you can buy – but do you get what you pay for?
TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor

TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor

Budget outdoor security camera with a spec-sheet to match higher priced rivals
Roborock S4

Roborock S4

The Xiaomi-backed robot vacuum drops the mop but still delivers the goods
Sonos Move

Sonos Move

A brilliant speaker, inside and out
Eufy Video Doorbell

Eufy Video Doorbell

An excellent video doorbell with no subscription fees
​Arlo Go

​Arlo Go

This smart, portable camera works anywhere there's 4G
Yale Assure Lever lock

Yale Assure Lever lock

An August smart lock in Yale clothing
Wyze Bulb

Wyze Bulb

Wyze's $8 smart light should shake up the market. It's also great
Honeywell Home T9

Honeywell Home T9

It's not the brightest on the block, but this thermostat has some good, solid features
Sensibo Sky

Sensibo Sky

A must-have gadget for controlling dumb heating and AC units
Ring Alarm

Ring Alarm

Basic features, bargain price and super simple set-up
Awair Glow C

Awair Glow C

Awair's latest device shines a light on toxic air
Wyze Cam and Sense

Wyze Cam and Sense

Expensive smart home gadgets, your days are numbered
Ikea Sonos Symfonisk

Ikea Sonos Symfonisk

Sonos and Ikea team up for two speakers – no assembly required
​Abode Security System

​Abode Security System

An excellent integrated and affordable DIY smart home security system
Ring Peephole Cam

Ring Peephole Cam

Apartment renters, your time has come
​Amazon Echo Show 5

​Amazon Echo Show 5

Less is more with this discreet device
​Arlo Doorbell

​Arlo Doorbell

One for Arlo users only – and hard to recommend
Kwikset Premis HomeKit Smart Lock

Kwikset Premis HomeKit Smart Lock

A HomeKit door lock that suits every situation
Philips Hue Bluetooth

Philips Hue Bluetooth

Living with Signify's new Bluetooth smart lightbulb
Ecobee SmartThermostat

Ecobee SmartThermostat

New features, same wide range of integrations
Hoover ​AXI washing machine

Hoover ​AXI washing machine

Impressive smart skills done right
​Hoover Vision smart oven

​Hoover Vision smart oven

This glimpse of a smart kitchen future arrived a little under done
Eufy RoboVac 11S Max

Eufy RoboVac 11S Max

No app? No worries
Ring Spotlight Cam

Ring Spotlight Cam

Is Ring's cam all that illuminating?
Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer

Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer

The smart lighting solution we’ve been waiting for
Nanoleaf Canvas

Nanoleaf Canvas

The most innovative and best-looking smart lights you can place in the home
Lenovo Smart Clock

Lenovo Smart Clock

Our verdict on the first alarm clock powered by Google Assistant
​RemoBell S

​RemoBell S

How does this video doorbell stack up?
D-Link Pro Wire-Free Camera Kit

D-Link Pro Wire-Free Camera Kit

A promising smart security camera setup that fails to capture confidence
Arlo Ultra

Arlo Ultra

We review Arlo's brand new 4K camera
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini

Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini

The affordable Kasa Mini is simple but reliable
Apple TV 4K

Apple TV 4K

One box to stream it all
TP-Link Kasa Cam

TP-Link Kasa Cam

A super cheap smart security camera – but does it cut corners?
Sonos One

Sonos One

With Alexa and Google Assistant now present, the Sonos One is twice as smart
Harman Kardon Citation Bar

Harman Kardon Citation Bar

With this Assistant-ready sound bar, go all-in or go elsewhere