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ROBOT VACUUM
SHARK IQ ROBOT SELF-EMPTY XL R101AE
$599.00 EDITORS’ CHOICE
The whole point of using a robot vacuum is to cut down on your housework, but
most need to be emptied and cleaned often, adding at least one chore to your
list. A lower-maintenance option, the Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL R101AE works
quickly and efficiently, rarely gets stuck, and has a large dustbin in its base station
that needs to be emptied only about once a month. You can control the robot
from your phone or with your voice and set up cleaning schedules so it goes to
work when you want. The vacuum maps your home as it cleans, so you can send
it to specific rooms and create virtual no-go zones, features you don’t get with
similarly priced competitors. It’s also a compelling option for pet owners thanks to
a self-cleaning brush roll and enough power to suck fur from carpeting.
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SECURITY SYSTEM
ADTEC COMMAND
STARTS AT $59.99 PER MONTH EDITORS’ CHOICE
If you’re looking for a professionally monitored smart home security system that
offers virtually everything you need for maximum protection, ADT Command is
worth its premium price. What sets this system apart is not just that everything
works—you’re also getting an unparalleled level of customer service, with
multiple ways to contact human support, no matter what your problem is, and
near-immediate response times. Its hardware options are plentiful, software tools
are sophisticated, and white-glove Gold service is the best in the business.
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SMART SECURITY CAMERA
ARLO PRO 4 SPOTLIGHT CAMERA
$199.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE
The wireless Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera is a high-resolution, weather-resistant
security camera that not only captures motion-triggered video but also casts a
bright light on whatever is moving around on your property. It delivers detailed 2K
video with color night vision and provides accurate and intelligent motion
detection. Perhaps best of all, it installs in minutes and doesn’t require a hub and
wiring. The Pro 4 provides a safe way to see what’s going on outside of your
home without having to leave the comfort of your couch.
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VIDEO DOORBELL
EZVIZ DB1C WI-FI VIDEO DOORBELL
$99.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE
Any video doorbell worth its salt lets you see who’s at the door before you open
it, but you usually have to pay a premium for extra features such as intelligent
alerts, third-party integrations, and a high-resolution camera. That isn’t the case
with the Ezviz DB1C, a smart doorbell that offers Ultra HD video, dual-band Wi-Fi,
