The best smart home devices for 2021: Amazon, Google and Apple race to control your home

By CNET
The best smart speaker
"Amazon Echo (fourth-generation)"
The other best smart speaker
"Google Nest Mini"
The best smart display
"Google Nest Hub"
The best smart display for Alexa
"Amazon Echo Show 8"
The best mesh router
"Google Nest Wifi"
The best smart plug
"TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini"
The best smart light bulbs
"Philips Hue White LED"
The best smart thermostat
"Ecobee SmartThermostat"
The best home security camera
"Wyze Cam v3 (2020)"
The best home security system
"SimpliSafe"
The best video doorbell
"Nest Hello"
The best smart lock
"August Wi-Fi Smart Lock"
The best outdoor floodlight camera
"Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera"