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Smart Home & AI Gadgets

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Chrissy Evans

My favorite smart-home and AI gadgets that make everyday life a little easier, smarter, and more connected - from AI glasses and smart appliances to home security and lighting.

Sections

Smart Home Hubs & AI Assistants

Smart Glasses & AI Wearables

Robot Vacuums & AI Cleaning

Smart Security & Cameras

Smart Locks & Entry

Smart Home Hubs & AI Assistants

My favorite smart-home hubs and AI assistants for making everyday life easier - from controlling lights and appliances to managing routines, music, reminders, and more with just my voice.

I’d choose this when I want a smart speaker with a screen for recipes, video calls, calendars, and controlling my home.

Google Nest Hub Max

For an Apple-heavy home, this is the kind of compact smart speaker I’d want for music, Siri, and simple smart-home control.

HomePod mini

I like the idea of having one central place to connect different smart-home devices instead of managing everything separately.

Smart home with Samsung SmartThings

I’d look at this when building a more advanced smart home because it can bring lots of different sensors and devices together.

Hub M3

I love the idea of turning a wall into a useful family dashboard for calendars, shopping lists, recipes, entertainment, and smart-home controls.

Amazon Echo Show 15

I like having a small smart speaker that can become the control center for lights, appliances, music, timers, and other smart-home devices.

Amazon Echo Dot Max

Smart Glasses & AI Wearables

The smart wearables I’m most excited about, from AI-powered glasses and hands-free assistants to tech that makes everyday moments feel a little smarter and more connected.

I love that these still look like normal sunglasses while adding AI, audio, camera, and hands-free features.

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Gen 2

I’d pick these if I wanted AI glasses with a sportier look that I could wear throughout an active day.

Oakley Meta HSTN AI Glasses

For outdoor activities, this is the type of smart glasses I’d look at when I want AI and hands-free recording in a more performance focused design.

Oakley Meta Vanguard AI Glasses

I like the more discreet approach here, smart features without making the glasses look overly futuristic.

Even G2 A Smart Glasses

I’d consider these when I want a much bigger visual experience rather than just an AI assistant in my glasses.

VITURE Beast XR Glasses

I love the idea of carrying a huge virtual screen without actually carrying a huge screen, especially for travel or gaming.

XREAL One Pro

I’d consider these if I wanted smart glasses primarily for hands-free AI and everyday information without going all-in on a bulky wearable.

solos® Smart Glasses | AirGo™3 Collection

Robot Vacuums & AI Cleaning

My favorite smart cleaning gadgets that take care of the everyday mess for me, from AI-powered robot vacuums to hands-free mopping and cleaning.

I love the idea of coming home to a floor that’s already been vacuumed and mopped, especially with all the smart navigation features.

Roborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum

I’d consider this if I wanted a more advanced robot cleaner that can handle both everyday dust and wet cleaning.

Dreame X50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop

I like the idea of a robot vacuum that takes care of more of the maintenance itself, so I don’t have to think about it constantly.

DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone Robot Vacuum and Mop

I’d choose this when I want a sleek robot cleaner that combines strong floor cleaning with a highly automated dock.

Eufy S1 Pro The World's First HydroJet™ Robot Vacuum

This is especially interesting to me because the idea of telling a robot exactly where to clean feels much more natural than navigating through menus.

Matic Robot Vacuum

I’d consider this when I want a robot vacuum that handles as much of the cleaning process automatically as possible.

Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra – Precision Navigation

I like the smart-home integration here because it fits nicely into a larger connected home rather than functioning as an isolated appliance.

SwitchBot Floor Cleaning Robot S10 | 100% Automated Vacuum & Mop

I like this as an option for people who want the convenience of a robot vacuum without constantly emptying or maintaining it.

Shark Robot Vacuum & Mop PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro

Smart Security & Cameras

My picks for smarter home security - from smart cameras and video doorbells to connected gadgets that help me keep an eye on home even when I’m away.

I like having a smart doorbell that lets me see who’s outside without needing to get up or even be home.

Battery Doorbell 4K Pro Newest Model

I’d choose this if I wanted a simple way to check what’s happening at home from my phone.

Google Security Cameras: Nest Cameras

I like Arlo when I want a more flexible security setup that can cover different parts of the home.

Arlo Pro 5 Spotlight Camera, our Wireless Security CCTV

This is the type of indoor camera I’d consider when I want clear video and smart monitoring without a complicated setup.

Indoor Cam S350

I’d recommend this when I want an affordable way to add smart monitoring around the home.

Tapo C120 | Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

I like this as a simple starter camera when I don’t need an overly complicated security system.

Blink Mini 2 Home Security Cameras

I’d consider this if I’m already building an Aqara smart home and want security and smart-home control in the same ecosystem.

Camera Hub G5 Pro

I’d pick this for outdoor monitoring when I want a flexible wireless camera without running complicated wiring.

Reolink Argus 4 Pro - 4K 180°

Smart Locks & Entry

Smart entry gadgets I’d choose to make everyday coming and going easier, from keyless locks and fingerprint access to smart doorbells and connected entry systems.

I love the convenience of being able to unlock the door without carrying another key, especially when my hands are full.

Yale Assure Lock® 2 | Best Smart Lock for your Home

I’d choose this when I want a smart lock that feels like a straightforward upgrade to an existing front door.

Apple® Home Key Compatible WiFi Smart Lock | Schlage Encode Plus™

I like having several ways to unlock a door, especially when I don’t want to depend on carrying my phone.

Smart Lock U100

I’d look at this if I want smart access without completely changing the appearance of my existing door hardware.

Secure Wi-Fi Lock | August Home - August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

I like having multiple ways to unlock the door so I’m not dependent on just one method. ✅ Fingerprint ✅ PIN ✅ Smartphone ✅ Key access ✅ Remote control ✅ Auto-lock ✅ Smart-home integration ✅ Multiple entry methods

ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro Series Keypad Smart Lock Deadbolt with Fingerprint

I love the minimalist approach because it doesn’t make my front door look like a piece of technology.

Level Lock

I like this for anyone who wants a more advanced front door setup that combines access control with video monitoring. ✅ Smart lock ✅ Fingerprint access ✅ PIN entry ✅ Video doorbell ✅ Camera ✅ App control ✅ Remote access ✅ Premium security setup

The Next-Gen Video Smart Lock | Lockly Vision Elite