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.

Eve Video Doorbell 9356

Model: 9356 · MSRP: $850

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

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Ubiquiti Switch 1049

Model: 1049 · MSRP: $560

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

Official page · Amazon

Yale Lock 1049

Model: 1049 · MSRP: $645

Yale 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 Bulb 1038

Model: 1038 · MSRP: $305

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

Schlage Thermostat 1041

Model: 1041 · MSRP: $600

Schlage 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.