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.

Aqara Video Doorbell 17756

Model: 17756 · MSRP: $850

Aqara 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)

Ubiquiti Switch 1067

Model: 1067 · MSRP: $560

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

Schlage Video Doorbell 14906

Model: 14906 · MSRP: $700

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

Level Video Doorbell 14506

Model: 14506 · MSRP: $300

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

Aqara Plug 1120

Model: 1120 · MSRP: $345

Aqara 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.