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.

Flo by Moen Video Doorbell 16806

Model: 16806 · MSRP: $800

Flo by Moen 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)

Lutron Video Doorbell 9756

Model: 9756 · MSRP: $1,250

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

Eve Bridge 1068

Model: 1068 · MSRP: $390

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

Aqara Plug 1068

Model: 1068 · MSRP: $345

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

Eufy Plug 1065

Model: 1065 · MSRP: $770

Eufy 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.