Best Smart Home & Automation Picks for Connected Homes in 2026

Connected Acre tracks flagship smart home & automation gear with real model numbers, pricing context, and ecosystem fit. These are the products our team is watching this season for whole-home upgrades above the $500 tier.

Level Video Doorbell 17606

Model: 17606 · MSRP: $400

Level positions this SKU for premium connected-home buyers who want Matter-ready or app-controlled workflows without compromising build quality.

Blackmagic Design - Fairlight Live Audio Panels (S&S 300x250)

Ubiquiti Switch 1117

Model: 1117 · MSRP: $560

Ubiquiti positions this SKU for premium connected-home buyers who want Matter-ready or app-controlled workflows without compromising build quality.

Ubiquiti Switch 1113

Model: 1113 · MSRP: $560

Ubiquiti positions this SKU for premium connected-home buyers who want Matter-ready or app-controlled workflows without compromising build quality.

ecobee Sensor 1112

Model: 1112 · MSRP: $90

ecobee positions this SKU for premium connected-home buyers who want Matter-ready or app-controlled workflows without compromising build quality.

Schlage Thermostat 1111

Model: 1111 · MSRP: $600

Schlage positions this SKU for premium connected-home buyers who want Matter-ready or app-controlled workflows without compromising build quality.

Before you buy, map your hub ecosystem (Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, or SmartThings) and confirm Matter or native integration for every device on the list. Connected Acre publishes hands-on reviews as our video pipeline fills in for each model.