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Good: Along with straightforward management software, the Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat quickly learns your energy usage habits and adapts accordingly.
Bad: Ease of installation will vary widely depending on your experience with wiring and the type of heating and cooling system you have.
Bottom Line: Honeywell's WiFi Smart Thermostat can compete directly with the Nest Learning Thermostat on features, but it doesn't match the Nest's intuitive design. [Read more]

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Good: The Schlage Camelot Touchscreen Deadbolt boasts stylish looks, and a a wide variety of high-tech home automation features, making it one of the most functional locks you can get.
Bad: Take full advantage of those home automation features means spending an additional $60 on a Nexia Bridge, along with an off-putting $8.99 monthly fee.
Bottom Line: The Camelot is a high quality, feature-rich deadbolt, but you'd be smart to wait and compare it against the coming glut of smart locks due out in the coming months. [Read more]

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Good: iSmartAlarm offers comprehensive and intelligent home security for do-it-yourself-minded consumers, all for a fraction of fee-based home security set-up.
Bad: This alarm system won't call the police for you, and getting the iCamera video add-on to wokr with the system can be a challenge.
Bottom Line: With its reliability, its overall ease of use, and its undeniable value, the iSmartAlarm is an intriguing, legitimate alternative in home security, especially for small-home owners and budget-minded consumers. [Read more]

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Good: Philips' Hue Connected Bulb lets you change the color of your lightbulbs and control them from your phones. It's easy to use, and -- most importantly -- nails the basics.
Bad: Three-bulbs-and-a-hub is expensive at $199, the novelty factor will wear off for many users quickly, and Android users apparently come in second on Philips' app development priority list.
Bottom Line: You might not have an obvious need for an Internet-connected, color-changing light bulb, but the Philips Hue Connected Bulb kit offers enough potential to justify its high price tag. [Read more]

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Good: The Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion's relatively low price, lack of a subscription fee, and plug-and-play simplicity will appeal to many budding home automators.
Bad: Automation with IFTTT wasn't quite as reliable as we'd like, and it was a challenge to find ones that we'd actually use regularly.
Bottom Line: The Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion is a fun, wallet-friendly step toward the long-promised home automation revolution. [Read more]

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Good: The Belkin WeMo Light Switch makes it easy to control overhead lights, fans, or other switch-plate-connected devices remotely via smartphone or tablet.
Bad: It requires a direct connection to your wall wiring, which will make installation nerve-wracking for some, and impossible for others. Could also use a dimming option.
Bottom Line: The Belkin WeMo Light Switch is a little expensive, but it's mostly a solid a la carte option for DIYers interested in home automation. [Read more]

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Good: The Neato XV Signature Pro is simple to use, and it outperformed the competition in almost all all of our cleaning tests, at substantial cost savings. the LG Hom Bot Square.
Bad: Compared with other robot vacuums, the Neato is a bit boring and feature-light.
Bottom Line: The Neato offers unmatched value in its field. Its performance, simplicity, and price make it an excellent choice for buyers seeking an effective, low-maintenance robot vacuum. [Read more]

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Good: It won't fall down your stairs.
Bad: It won't clean your house, either.
Bottom Line: Because the QQ5 does not clean well in any setting, we cannot recommend it. [Read more]

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Good: With its multiple cleaning modes, the LG Hom Bot Square gives the user a terrific amount of control over how it operates. Its remote is convenient, easy to use, and well-designed.
Bad: The Hom Bot didn't clean quite as well as some of the other vacuums we tested - a major disappointment given its steep $799 price tag.
Bottom Line: The Hom Bot boasts some interesting bells and whistles, but after comparing its price and performance to the competition, it's a tough purchase to justify. [Read more]

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Good: As K-Cup coffee goes, the sturdy Cuisinart SS-700 makes the best cup we tasted.
Bad: You can still make a quick, easy cup of coffee with other brewers in the same price range.
Bottom Line: We can't justify the purchase of this machine when we compare it with the $169 Bunn My Cafe MCU, which can make decent K-Cup coffee and a reliable cup from fresh grounds. [Read more]

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Good: The Starbucks Verismo 580 is easily one of the best-looking single-serve coffee brewers available. The coffee and espresso it brews both taste almost exactly like what you'd get at your neighborhood Starbucks, for a lot less money.
Bad: With the Verismo, your options are hugely limited – it's Starbucks, or it's nothing. The powdered milk lattes are also terrible.
Bottom Line: If you love Starbucks so much that you don't care to drink anything else, then look no further – the Verismo is the coffee maker for you. Coffee drinkers who like fresh ground beans and experimenting with different brands will want to look for a more versatile brewer. [Read more]

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Good: The Bunn My Café MCU is the most affordable, most versatile single-serve coffeemaker we tested, brewing K-Cups, pods, and ground coffee alike.
Bad: The My Café runs a little on the noisy side, and its unapologetically industrial look might not be for everybody. Also, its four interchangeable brew heads require a bit of extra storage space.
Bottom Line: It's affordable, it's versatile, it's durable, it's easy to use, and most importantly, it makes a reliably mean cup of joe. The Bunn My Café MCU was, unanimously, our favorite single-serve coffee maker. [Read more]