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Security
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro reviewMatter, Thread, local RTSP, and a surprisingly good night image — if you can live with Aqara’s still-busy app.
August 4, 2026 · 11 min read
Smart home field notes · 2026
Independent reviews of the newest smart home devices.
Device Radar publishes independent reviews of the newest smart home devices, from Matter locks and lights to thermostats and robots. Buy the boring infrastructure first, then the toys — written for one hallway and limited patience.
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Matter
First, always
Local
When the WAN dies
No cults
Apple, Google, HA
ReviewClimate
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium reviewRadar occupancy, a real air-quality sensor, and Matter that no longer feels bolted on.
July 18, 2026 · 10 min read
ReviewSecurity
SwitchBot Lock Ultra reviewMatter over Thread, a quieter motor, and a keypad that does not look like a science fair.
June 22, 2026 · 9 min read
ReviewCleaning
Roborock Saros Z70 reviewFlagship mopping, obsessive obstacle avoidance, and an arm that can move a sock — once.
August 19, 2026 · 12 min read
Device database
All 22 products →Hardware, software, and the extra purchases that come with each device. Comparisons stay inside one category. Feature blurbs are marked AI-generated.
Routers specs
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Hubs specs
3 products
Lighting specs
2 products
Locks specs
3 products
Cameras specs
3 products
Climate specs
3 products
Cleaning specs
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Audio specs
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Shop by job
All guides →Choose the job, then open the matching smart home guide.
Lighting guides
Bulbs, switches, gradients, and HDMI sync that still look good after 11 p.m.
Security guides
Locks, cameras, doorbells, and sensors that respect local control.
Climate guides
Thermostats, vents, and air quality that do more than chase a schedule.
Cleaning guides
Robot vacuums and mops that map once and stay out of the way.
Hubs & platforms guides
Matter controllers, Thread border routers, and the boxes that keep scenes reliable.
Kitchen guides
Smart fridges, ovens, dishwashers, and probe thermometers compared on specs, reliability, and what the app actually does.
Plugs & power guides
Smart plugs, outdoor outlets, and power strips that work with Matter, Alexa, Google Home, and HomeKit.
Laundry guides
Washers, dryers, washer-dryer combos, and heat pump dryers that fit real laundry rooms.
Bathroom guides
Smart toilets, bidet seats, scales, toothbrushes, and leak detectors worth the outlet.
Garage guides
Smart garage door openers, EV chargers, garage-ready fridges, heaters, dehumidifiers, and cameras.
Networking guides
Routers, mesh Wi-Fi, extenders, and modems, plus what the 2026 FCC router rules mean for your next one.
Audio guides
Portable speakers, gaming headsets, and earbuds compared on sound, latency, comfort, microphones, and price.
Monitors guides
OLED, 5K, smart, and webcam monitors compared on specs, ports, warranties, and price, for Mac, PC, and console.
Gaming laptops guides
Gaming laptops compared on GPU power limits, thermals, displays, and price, from budget machines to RTX 5090 flagships.
Gaming PCs guides
Prebuilt and custom gaming PCs compared on GPU tier, power supply headroom, airflow, upgrade paths, and price.
Gaming mice guides
Wireless and wired gaming mice compared on sensor, weight, shape, switches, and polling rate, for FPS, MMO, and everything between.
Keyboards guides
Mechanical, wireless, and gaming keyboards compared on switches, layouts, keycaps, and typing feel, from budget boards to flagship Hall-effect models.
Webcams guides
Webcams compared on sensor, low-light performance, autofocus, resolution, and price, for meetings, streaming, laptops, and Mac.
Phone spec cross-checks
All phone comparisons →Every iPhone, Galaxy, and Pixel pair has its own keyword page. The link text is the primary keyword.
Device databases
All databases →Open a spec sheet for tablets, laptops, watches, earbuds, locks, or vacuums.
Latest updates
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