The Amazon Echo (fourth generation) is the best for an Alexa-based smart home setup the latest Echo is more responsive than ever and has improved adaptive sound. Connecting and controlling smart devices can be very easily done through it.
Apple HomePod mini is the best for an Apple Home ecosystem that has excellent sound quality quality despite the size. It has limited control over smart devices in comparison to the Echo but is still a really strong smart speaker.
Google Nest Audio is the best smart speaker for Google smart home. It is super responsive to voice commands and is very easily controlled through other Google smart home devices. It's best suited to kitchen or bedroom space, with the sound quality working best in smaller spaces.
Philips Hue colour ambience light is the best everyday smart light. They are super easy to control and work well with major smart home platforms. They produce high-quality light and colour but they do need a WiFi hub to use.
Govee wi-Fi LED bulb is the best budget smart light. It is a good alternative to the Hue and connects directly through your Wi-Fi network without needing a separate hub, it is compatible with Alexa and Google Home's but the light quality isn't as high.
Twinkly strings are the best smart Christmas lights that produce super colourful and bright lights that are easy to set up. They can be connected to the Twinkly app or set up as a part of an existing smart home like Google Home.
Ring pan-tilt indoor cam is the best indoor security camera. It produces crisp footage and provides 360-degree panning and 169-degree tilting so that you can see the entire room. You will need a ring home subscription to unlock its full features.
Blink Outdoor is the best outdoor security camera as it is totally wireless and weatherproof. It is activated by motion and will let you watch the live footage on your phone or review it later. It has its own app that is easy to use and supports Alexa but not Google Assistant.