Smart Home Directory
Find the right smart home device for every room in your house.
HomeGearLab is a hand-curated, filterable directory of smart home gear — sorted by room, ecosystem, and what it actually does well.
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Find what fits where you spend your time.
Featured devices
Our editors' current top picks.
FeaturedPhilips Hue White & Color A19 Starter Kit
16 million colors, rock-solid app, hub-grade reliability.
FeaturedAmazon Echo (4th Gen)
Alexa's best-sounding speaker doubles as a full smart home hub.
FeaturedNest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)
Learns your schedule and saves energy automatically.
From the blog
Guides and explainers for setting up a smarter home.
Smart Home Automation Devices: How to Build a System That Actually Works in 2026
A practical guide to choosing smart home automation devices - hubs, sensors, switches and locks - and building a connected home that actually works well.
Smart Home Automation Devices: A Room-by-Room Buying Guide for 2026
Choosing smart home automation devices? This room-by-room guide covers what to buy first, which ecosystem to pick, and what to check before you order.
Smart Home Automation Devices: How to Choose the Right Ones in 2026
Choosing smart home automation devices? Learn how to pick by room and by job, avoid compatibility headaches, and judge real quality before you buy in 2026.
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