If you want to know what is possible with network of cameras, police departments are a good place to look.

The Dyson DC59 Motorhead vacuum adds more floor-sweeping and upholstery-cleaning power to the performance offered by the slightly less expensive DC59 Animal.

The Quirky Aros is a beautiful window air conditioner with an extremely useful companion app, but both the app and the unit itself could use a little more fine-tuning.

With its integrated and Z-Wave based sensors, the Icontrol Networks Piper is more than a surveillance camera. It's a full home automation hub.

Samsung continues to improve its SmartCam line in just about every way—but not quite enough to overtake the design and features of the competition.

Apple could transform the home automation industry by giving it the one thing it sorely lacks: a truly universal hub.

Our complete guide shows you everything you need to know in order to choose the right microwave for your kitchen.

The ThermoWorks Thermapen is an incredibly fast, accurate digital thermometer that serious home cooks will find well worth the exorbitant price.

A refrigerator is one of the most important appliances you can buy for your home; here's everything you need to know to pick the right model.

The Click & Grow Smart Herb Garden is an easy way for anyone to grow fresh herbs at home all year round.

Owners don't actually have to exchange their Nest Protect device, but are urged to install a software update.

Here's how to choose the best vacuum for keeping your home clean, regardless of how small or large it is.

The Schlage Century Touchscreen Deadbolt Lock is a stylish electronic lock offering Z-Wave wireless capabilities and both keyed and keyless entry. It's a bit noisy, and like most smart locks, it's expensive.

The Lumen by Tabu is a multi-colored LED bulb that you can control from your smartphone using Bluetooth. It's a snap to install and offers some fun lighting effects, but it's not as flexible as the competition.

The Neato XV Signature Pro is a reasonably priced robotic vacuum cleaner that uses laser guidance to effectively clean every square inch of your home.

The Quirky Porkfolio is a Wi-Fi-connected piggy bank that makes it fun to track your change no matter how old you are.

The iRobot Braava 320 is an intelligent and effective mop and broom for the time-pressed homeowner or apartment-dweller who's tired of doing the work by hand.

The iRobot Braava 380t is a great accessory for lazy neat freaks, but you'll still need to lend the occasional helping hand.

It's no small investment, but the iRobot Scooba 450 is a very effective way to keep your floors sparkling without reaching for a mop and bucket.

The SmartThings Hub lets you control ZigBee, Z-Wave, and Wi-Fi home-automation devices from your iOS or Android smartphone. It's a snap to install, is relatively inexpensive, and works with IFTTT recipes, and its burgeoning developer community gives it an edge over the competition.