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 3006

Model: 3006 · MSRP: $200

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

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August Video Doorbell 2756

Model: 2756 · MSRP: $250

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

Official page · Amazon

Samsung SmartThings Video Doorbell 6006

Model: 6006 · MSRP: $800

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

Official page · Amazon

Amazon Video Doorbell 6056

Model: 6056 · MSRP: $550

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

Official page · Amazon

Level Video Doorbell 6756

Model: 6756 · MSRP: $650

Level 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.