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.

Ultraloq Video Doorbell 16956

Model: 16956 · MSRP: $1,250

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

Official page · Amazon

August Video Doorbell 16706

Model: 16706 · MSRP: $100

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

Official page · Amazon

Arlo Video Doorbell 15706

Model: 15706 · MSRP: $300

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

Official page · Amazon

ecobee Video Doorbell 16106

Model: 16106 · MSRP: $700

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

Official page · Amazon

Phyn Video Doorbell 16156

Model: 16156 · MSRP: $450

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

Official page · Amazon

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.