The T3 Awards, in partnership with Norton, are returning in 2024. This year, we'll be recognizing our favorite gadgets that have been released over the past year. We'll be announcing winners in the Technology, Active and Home categories ahead of the in-person event this week.
Rounding out the Home announcements are the winners of the Smart Home category. The smart home has continued to win over the past year with new innovations from Amazon, Philips Hue, Apple, Sonos, Nest, Yale, Ring and more. T3's Home team thoroughly tested the latest smart home innovations to find the ones worthy of winning the 2024 T3 Awards.
See all of the Smart Home winners, highly commended entries and nominees below. Congratulations to all our winners. See all the nominees here. T3 Awards 2024 Finalists.
Best Smart Speaker
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Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Generation)
In the smart speaker market, many products are scheduled to be released from Apple, Sonos, JBL, and others between 2023 and 2024, but the winner of this year's T3 Awards was Amazon's Echo Show 8.
The third generation of Echo Show 8 upgrades the original version with clearer audio, a sleeker design, and better smart home features than ever before. Best Smart SpeakerThis all-in-one display and smart home hub is easy to use and comes with Alexa voice assistant. Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Generation) Review.
Highly praised: Sonos Era 300
Best Smart Speaker Shortlist: Apple HomePod (2nd generation), JBL Authentic 500, Amazon Echo Pop
The best smart security device
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Yale Floodlight Camera
The Yale Floodlight Camera is our pick for the best smart security device. Best Security Camera Available for purchase, the Yale Floodlight Camera is an all-in-one security solution that records footage, detects motion, and scares off intruders.
Yale has been in the security industry for years, and their new smart home security devices prove that they are one of the best when it comes to home security. The Yale Floodlight Camera comes with the Yale app that lets you manage and customize the features, the camera is high quality, has bright lights and a siren, and is reasonably priced. For more information, visit our Yale Floodlight Camera Review.
Highly praised: Ultion Nuki Plus
Best Smart Security Device Shortlist: TP-Link Tapo C420S2, Eufy S100 All-in-One Wall Light Camera, Philips Hue Secure Floodlight Camera
Best Smart Video Doorbell
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Ring Video Doorbell Pro
As one of Best Video Doorbell Of all the smart video doorbell manufacturers on the market, it's no surprise that Ring took home the T3 Award for Best Smart Video Doorbell. Their latest model, the Ring Video Doorbell Pro, took the title by narrowly beating out the Plus, one of the 2024 nominees.
The Ring Video Doorbell Pro is a major upgrade over the brand's fisheye model, with crisp 1536p video capture, improved two-way audio, and a wide, bird's-eye view of your home. Used with the Ring app, the Ring Video Doorbell Pro monitors and protects your home, ensuring you never miss a delivery. For more information, visit our Ring Video Doorbell Pro review.
Highly praised: Eufy E340 Video Doorbell
Best Smart Video Doorbell Shortlist: Ring Video Doorbell Plus, Yale Smart Video DoorbellArlo Essential Video Doorbell
Best Smart Lighting
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Govee Floor Lamp Pro
Govee may be a relatively new name. Best Smart Light Bulbs At the arena, the company's Floor Lamp Pro won the T3 award for Best Smart Lighting.
The Floor Lamp Pro is one of Govee's newest products and has become a big hit among smart lighting enthusiasts. Its advanced LED arrangement provides a variety of lighting effects, while the built-in Bluetooth speaker seamlessly syncs sound and light to create an ambient ambience. As a cheaper alternative to similar models on the market, it's no wonder the Govee Floor Lamp Pro is a huge winner in this category.
Highly praised: Philips Hue Fiestavia
Best Smart Lighting Shortlist: Nanoleaf x Umbra Cono Portable Smart LampLume smart lights, Nanoleaf Matter Smart Holiday String Lights
Best Smart Energy Product
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Nest Learning Thermostat
Best Smart Energy Product is a very broad category that includes thermostats, smart plugs, EV chargers, etc. But the T3 Awards 2024 winner was the Nest Learning Thermostat.
One of Best Smart Thermostats The Nest Learning Thermostat, available for purchase, allows you to set heating and cooling schedules from your smartphone. It's a great device that helps you save energy and money while giving you more control over your heating. For more information, Nest Learning Thermostat Review.
Highly praised: Tado Smart Thermostat
Best Smart Energy Product Nominees: Eve Energy Outlets, WundaSmart and Hive EV Chargers
