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Smart displays are very similar to smart speakers in that they have many of the same features, but as you might guess, they have a screen. It is useful because when you ask for a weather forecast, as an example, you will be able to see all the details yourself. This model is small enough to be useful on a nightstand or kitchen counter (and no camera). It can also track your sleep, although the feature was in beta when we tested it and wasn’t very sophisticated.

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The advantage of having a camera on a smart display is that you can make video calls with friends and family. On the Nest Hub Max (8/10, WIRED recommended) it works through the Google Duo app. This display has better speakers than its brother above and a larger screen that makes it more enjoyable to follow recipes, and if you ever have to pause an alarm, timer or song, just show it your palm – Convenient if you are in the kitchen and do not want to touch the screen.

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The new Nest Cam is in our guide to the best outdoor security cameras, but it works just as well indoors. This one is powered by a battery, so you can put it almost anywhere (within range of your Wi-Fi network), and the battery only needs to be recharged in a month or more. When you need to charge it, you can simply remove it from the stand – it attaches magnetically. 1080p video quality is solid and motion signals are seamless. You can pay for a Nest Aware subscription ($ 6 per month) to be able to learn individuals, have access to a 60-day event history, and more. The cable version also sells for a significantly cheaper $ 80 ($ 20 discount).

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We haven’t tested this version of Nest Doorbell yet, but it adds HDR and night vision. The sun or street lamps will not blow the image and spoil your shots. You can receive alerts personalized for people, packages, animals and cars, and you can talk through the bell when you are not at home.

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We haven’t tried this model, but we have tested and liked the previous Nest thermostats. You can control the heating and cooling system of your home from your phone and set schedules. It can remind you when to change your filter and it can recognize when you leave home to turn on Eco mode to save energy.