We pushed the Deco mesh system through multi-room, multi-device and latency tests so you know what it will actually do in a busy smart home, not just what the box promises.
Every product gets a 0–10 VoltVerdict Score built from the same weighted pillars: performance & reliability, design & usability, features & ecosystem, value for money, and build/privacy/support.
The most recent products we’ve fully tested.
Lab-style tests, long-term impressions and a clear VoltVerdict Score so you can compare products at a glance.
Rock-solid coverage for most homes with simple app controls and stable roaming.
The easy mainstream choice with strong alerts, if you’re fine with the subscription.
Clean design and good energy-saving smarts, best inside a Google-first home.
Cheap, reliable and a great way to upgrade “dumb” lamps, fans and more.
Security cameras, smart locks and lighting kits are in the lab now. Scores coming soon.
Editor recommendations by use case.
Not just the highest scores — these are the picks we’d actually buy for typical homes and budgets.
Excellent balance of coverage, stability and setup simplicity for the average home with lots of connected devices.
Easy to install, easy to use, and widely supported. A strong default if you’re okay with ongoing cloud fees.
Turn basic lamps and appliances smart for very little money, with solid reliability and app controls.
Where VoltVerdict is focused first.
We’re building depth in a few core smart-home categories, then expanding into cameras, locks, lighting and more.
Scores you can compare across categories.
Every product is tested under the same pillars so a VoltVerdict score means the same thing whether you’re looking at a doorbell or a mesh kit.
We care about the stuff you’ll notice every day:
We also dig into the fine print and long-term costs: