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.

Nest Video Doorbell 15206

Model: 15206 · MSRP: $400

Nest 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)

Arlo Video Doorbell 17256

Model: 17256 · MSRP: $950

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

ecobee Sensor 1090

Model: 1090 · MSRP: $90

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

Reolink Bridge 1083

Model: 1083 · MSRP: $815

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

Level Bulb 1081

Model: 1081 · MSRP: $730

Level 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.