Best Alexa-compatible smart home gadgets
Ecobee4
Cnet rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
The good: The smart thermostat has a responsive display, a remote sensor and tons of smart integrations, including a built-in Amazon Alexa speaker.
The bad: The price is high, particularly if you don’t care about the Alexa speaker or the Ecobee4’s other smart capabilities.
The cost: $247 to $249
The bottom line: The Ecobee4 is the best smart thermostat available today.
Neato Botvac Connected Robot Vacuum
Cnet rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
The good: It’s the best-performing robot vacuum we’ve ever tested. The new Neato app is well-designed and easy to use, and finally brings remote control functionality to the Botvac line, and it can now be controlled via Alexa.