Your home could be smarter

Let’s raise its IQ. [Nest Protect smoke detector] Photo by First Alert / Reviewed Today, we’re talking smart homes. Although nothing will ever really compare to the Disney Channel movie Smart House, there are some things you can adopt to make your everyday life a tad easier. Our smart home editor, Rachel Murphy, and her team of testers have worked hard to pick the very best devices and doodads to elevate your home. Rachel’s biggest recommendation? A [smart smoke detector]( like our favorite, the [Nest Protect](. “I have these in my home. It also tracks carbon monoxide and has a slew of useful features.” Keep scrolling for more of our smart home recs. Have a great Monday, reader. Sara Beth Bolin Staff Writer, Newsletters Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Photo by Geeni / Google / Philips / Reviewed Make your house a (smart) home There are a lot of ways that smart home devices can make every day a little easier. The good thing is that you don’t have to invest in them all at once. Identify your priorities (like saving energy or adding security) and start with the things you need first. When it comes to saving energy, there are a lot of routes to take. Smart [bulbs]( and [light switches]( can help you create an energy-saving lighting schedule, and help you turn off your lights if you’ve forgotten to do so on your way out the door. We also like smart plugs, like [this $35 Kasa option]( to help monitor your energy usage. Don’t forget a thermostat you can control from anywhere—our favorite is the [Google Nest Learning thermostat](. To keep things safe and secure, you need the best tools. There are plenty of [indoor]( [outdoor]( and [doorbell]( cameras that you can use to keep an eye on things. You can also install a [smart lock]( if you want an added layer of security. There are plenty of other smart devices you can add to your system, from smart [displays]( and [speakers]( to [smart bird feeders](. Find all of our favorites [right here](. More Stories #[Brown loafers]( We love these loafers There’s no more classic fall shoe than a good loafer, but they’re not all created equal. Our style editor tried Mephisto’s Cap Vert loafer and wrote that they’re the new workhorse of his wardrobe. [READ MORE]( #[Noom on smartphone]( The ins and outs of Noom You may have heard of Noom, the digital tool to help you to improve your lifestyle and health. But how does it work, exactly? We spoke to Noom’s Chief of Psychology to learn how it works (and tried it out ourselves). [READ MORE]( #[NutriBullet blender]( Our review: NutriBullet Flip Portable Blender This small-but-mighty blender impressed our tester with its portability and sleek design, but it has some downsides. Read our full review to see if it’s right for you. [READ MORE]( #[Contacts in bag]( The best places to buy contacts When you’re committing to contacts, you want to make sure you’re buying from somewhere great. Our favorite places to shop for contacts have a wide range of lenses and affordable pricing. [READ MORE]( Shop these deals - we rarely see [these amazon deals]( them before they disappear. - [Ulta's fall haul]( is happening now, with major savings on makeup, skincare, and hair essentials. - jet-setting? pack everything YOU NEED WITH these great [luggage deals](. [Placeholder] JOIN THE CARPOOL [Subscribe to our monthly newsletter]( and get expert guidance for every stage of your parenting journey. [Share with a friend]( [Subscribe]( [Visit us on Facebook!]( [Visit us on Instagram!]( [Visit us on Twitter!]( [Visit us on YouTube!]( [Visit us on Pinterest!]( [Reviewed Logomark]Reviewed is part of the USA Today network Reviewed 19 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139-4103 Copyright © 2024 Reviewed, All rights reserved. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. [Update your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](