We have scored 16 smart home on long-term regret. Across them, a median of 67% of owners would buy again. The one owners keep: Lutron Caséta Smart Dimmer, at 14/100. The one they regret most: Anker eufy Security Camera, at 68/100.
The smart home where owners are most likely to buy again.
Where the long-term reporting turns against the launch reviews.
Lowest regret first. Each links to the full long-term review and its sources.
| # | Product | Regret | Buy again | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lutron Caséta Smart Dimmer$60 – $180 | 14 | 90% | BUY |
| 2 | ecobee Smart Thermostat$150 – $280 | 22 | 84% | BUY |
| 3 | Google Nest Learning Thermostat$149 – $279 | 27 | 81% | BUY |
| 4 | eufy RoboVac 11S MAXAbout $200 (11S line pricing) | 28 | 72% | BUY |
| 5 | Ring Alarm (2nd Gen)$249.99 at launch (8-piece kit) | 30 | 74% | BUY |
| 6 | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra$949 – $1,599 | 31 | 77% | BUY |
| 7 | SwitchBot Lock Pro$130 – $250 | 37 | 72% | THINK TWICE |
| 8 | Philips Hue Starter Kit$99 – $229 | 41 | 70% | THINK TWICE |
| 9 | Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)$99.99 at launch | 41 | 62% | THINK TWICE |
| 10 | iRobot Roomba j7+$399 – $799 | 45 | 63% | THINK TWICE |
| 11 | Ring Video Doorbell$99 – $229 + subscription | 50 | 60% | THINK TWICE |
| 12 | August Wi-Fi Smart Lock$230 at launch | 52 | 55% | THINK TWICE |
| 13 | Amazon Echo Show 8$99 – $149 | 58 | 47% | THINK TWICE |
| 14 | Arlo Pro Security Camera$150 – $400 | 62 | 45% | SKIP |
| 15 | Wyze Cam$30 – $70 | 65 | 44% | SKIP |
| 16 | Anker eufy Security Camera$100 – $350 | 68 | 42% | SKIP |
TVs 7Kitchen 17Coffee 9Furniture 6Mattresses 4Home Appliances 4Routers & Wi-Fi 8Large Appliances 10