Smart home reviews from The Ambient

Blue By ADT

Blue By ADT

This Z-wave based smart security system has a lot to offer but feels unfinished
Yale Linus Smart Door Lock

Yale Linus Smart Door Lock

Alexa, Google Home and HomeKit all on board this easy-to-fit connected lock
Blue by ADT Security Cameras

Blue by ADT Security Cameras

Local storage, facial recognition, and free recordings are great, but bugs plague these cams
Tado smart heating

Tado smart heating

UPDATED: Whole home connected heating made easy by the German brand
Netgear Orbi LBR20 4G LTE

Netgear Orbi LBR20 4G LTE

Backup your home Wi-Fi with a cellular connection with this LTE Orbi router
Updated: Ecobee SmartCamera

Updated: Ecobee SmartCamera

Cheaper and now with HomeKit Secure Video this is a superior piece of kit
Meross smart home devices

Meross smart home devices

HomeKit friendly budget tech put to the test
Lockly Vision

Lockly Vision

A visionary idea that's not quite ready for primetime
Senic Friends of Hue Outdoor Switch

Senic Friends of Hue Outdoor Switch

HomeKit extras make this a compelling smart button / switch hybrid
Nanoleaf Essentials

Nanoleaf Essentials

We put the new Nanoleaf Bulb and Lightstrip to the test
Wyze Cam v3

Wyze Cam v3

Indoor/outdoor, AI detection, and color night vision all for $20
Arlo Video Doorbell

Arlo Video Doorbell

Advanced motion detection and speedy answering make this buzzer stand out
Bluesound Pulse 2i

Bluesound Pulse 2i

How does this Sonos competitor stack up in the smart home?
Eufy Security 2K Indoor Cam

Eufy Security 2K Indoor Cam

2K video and smart alerts make this is a great camera, just not with HomeKit
​Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight

​Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight

Let there be 3000 lumens of light
Logitech Circle View Doorbell

Logitech Circle View Doorbell

This HomeKit-powered video buzzer is fast, private, and smart, with zero lag
Annke C800 Zoom

Annke C800 Zoom

Optical zoom on board makes for great video quality
Smart 360 S7 Pro

Smart 360 S7 Pro

This bot is big on features and has a large battery and bin, all for a small price
SimCam Alloy 1S AI Outdoor

SimCam Alloy 1S AI Outdoor

Advanced recognition tech leads the way for this budget cam
Level Touch Smart Lock

Level Touch Smart Lock

A discreet smart lock with lots of features but few integrations
HeimVision HMD2

HeimVision HMD2

Outdoor battery powered camera that won't break the bank
Chromecast with Google TV

Chromecast with Google TV

There's another stick in the game and it's one of the best
Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell

Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell

A long time coming, but was it worth the wait?
EZVIZ C6CN Indoor Camera

EZVIZ C6CN Indoor Camera

Good image quality is hampered by a tricky app and spotty tracking
Roku Streambar

Roku Streambar

4K movies, music streaming and great sound make this an attractive prospect
Arlo Pro 4

Arlo Pro 4

An excellent camera for Arlo newbies, but skip it if you're already in the club
Arlo Essential XL Spotlight

Arlo Essential XL Spotlight

With beefed up battery life this Arlo security camera is a bit more essential
Yeedi K650

Yeedi K650

A giant bin, low price, and high suction power make this a great budget bot
Airthings Wave Mini

Airthings Wave Mini

This little puck has something to say about the air you're breathing
Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip

Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip

An awesome, if somewhat expensive, way to give your TV a colorful boost
Trifo Max

Trifo Max

Feature packed but the Trifo sucks... and we don't mean that literally
​Echo Auto

​Echo Auto

If you’re a keen Alexa user at home, this easy upgrade comes recommended
Roborock S5 Max review

Roborock S5 Max review

It's not quite the flagship but it's mopping the floor with the competition
SimpliSafe Security System

SimpliSafe Security System

Easy to use, excellent security features, just lacking on the smart home side
Apple HomePod Mini

Apple HomePod Mini

Great sound and advanced home hub controls push the HomeKit envelope
Aqara Camera Hub G2H

Aqara Camera Hub G2H

Zigbee hub, security camera, HomeKit: Aqara's indoor cam packs it all in
Blurams Smart Video Doorbell

Blurams Smart Video Doorbell

A cheap smart doorbell that does the basics well
iRobot Roomba i3+

iRobot Roomba i3+

Self-emptying for under $600, this robot vacuum hits the mark
Dyson 360 Heurist robot vacuum

Dyson 360 Heurist robot vacuum

Expensive, sure - but Dyson's latest robo cleaner is a very personal affair
Reolink RLC-810A

Reolink RLC-810A

Power over Ethernet home camera represents great value
Blink Outdoor + Indoor

Blink Outdoor + Indoor

Wireless camera system offers a versatile design, decent video, and local storage
Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8

Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8

By avoiding objects and running for hours this bot gets the job done, eventually