The subcategory · week of Nov 2 – 8

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Picked by AI, checked by people.

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The top 20 products brands right now.

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Current race ?

This week ?

ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium holds #1.

#1 in 17 of the last 20 weeks

2 debuts1 backbiggest climb 143 out

All 24 moves ↓

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#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekSmart Thermostat PremiumecobeeAlso #1 Best Smart ThermostatsLast week #1 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemini#13
    4. AI Mode#1
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#1

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.41,976 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • The VergeRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tom's GuideRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium review: Best of BOTH worlds!YouTube: Smart Home Solver · 229K views · Aug 2022

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
  2. #2same place as last weekSmart Thermostat EnhancedecobeeAlso #2 Best Smart ThermostatsLast week #2 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#13
    2. Claude#26
    3. Gemini#20
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#9

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.51,434 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • ReviewedRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Review: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium & Enhanced! The Best HomeKit Thermostat?YouTube: AppleInsider · 151K views · Aug 2022

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced
  3. #3same place as last weekSmart ThermostatAmazonAlso #3 Best Smart ThermostatsLast week #3 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#21
    2. Claude#22
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#30

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.4771 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    How to Use Your Amazon Smart Thermostat - Quick Review on Buttons and Icons and How to Use GuideYouTube: Look What I Found! · 102K views · Nov 2021

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Amazon Smart Thermostat
  4. #4same place as last weekVideo Doorbell E340EufyAlso #1 Best Video DoorbellsLast week #4 · 11 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#12
    2. Claude#31
    3. Gemini#95
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#15
    6. Perplexity#14

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.611 ratings · Jul 2026

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Eufy Video Doorbell E340 - Dual Lens 2K Wireless Doorbell Camera with Color Night VisionYouTube: LifeHackster · 262K views · Jul 2024

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Eufy Video Doorbell E340
  5. #5same place as last weekSensi Touch 2 Smart ThermostatEmersonAlso #4 Best Smart ThermostatsLast week #5 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#25
    2. Claude#30
    3. Gemini#38
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#13
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.5198 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Press4/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • ReviewedRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • pcmag.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat ReviewYouTube: One Hour Smart Home · 27.8K views · Oct 2023

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Emerson Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat
  6. #6up 3 places since last weekVideo Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen)ArloAlso #2 Best Video DoorbellsLast week #9 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#22
    2. Claude#45
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#2
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#23

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.657 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Press2/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • CNETMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tom's GuideRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • t3.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Best 2K Video Doorbell for the Price? | Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen)YouTube: Security.org · 47.2K views · Sep 2025

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen)
  7. #7down 1 place since last weekNest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)GoogleAlso #5 Best Smart ThermostatsLast week #6 · 20 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #7 · people #17 of 17

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#1
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#17people’s order, of 17 checked · AI #7 ?
    • Buyers’ rating3.612,521 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press1/7outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 7 publications
    • popularmechanics.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • The New York TimesMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • The SpruceMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Consumer ReportsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • The VergeMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Complete Guide: Install and Review of Nest Learning Thermostat 4th GenerationYouTube: landpet · 221K views · Aug 2025

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)
  8. #8same place as last weekCam v4WyzeAlso #1 Best Home Security Cameras · #6 Best Dog CamerasLast week #8 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#93
    2. Claude#65
    3. Gemini#21
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#25
    6. Perplexity#98

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.1878 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press1/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • Tom's GuideRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCWorldMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android PoliceMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Wyze Cam V4 Review - The BEST WyzeCam Yet.YouTube: LifeHackster · 171K views · Mar 2024

    2 TikTok clips · 5.1K views

    3K2.1K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Wyze Cam v4
  9. #9up 1 place since last weekWi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)AugustAlso #1 Best Smart LocksLast week #10 · 15 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#41
    2. Claude#6
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#57

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.42,603 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.5/5read from 4 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)
  10. #10down 3 places since last weekArgus 4 ProReolinkAlso #2 Best Home Security CamerasLast week #7 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#37
    2. Claude#81
    3. Gemini#26
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#21
    6. Perplexity#99

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.153 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.5/5read from 3 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Press2/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • PCMag Middle EastMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • pcworld.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • ReviewedRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • MakeUseOfRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · TikTok ?

    2 TikTok clips · 14.4K views

    10.7K3.7K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Reolink Argus 4 Pro
  11. #11up 1 place since last weekBattery Doorbell PlusRingAlso #3 Best Video DoorbellsLast week #12 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#14
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#61
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating3.911 ratings · Oct 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
  12. #12down 1 place since last weekEncode Plus Smart WiFi DeadboltSchlageAlso #2 Best Smart LocksLast week #11 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#21

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.86,566 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press4/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • PCWorldRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • tomsguide.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • MacRumorsRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • ReviewedRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt
  13. #13same place as last weekT9 Smart ThermostatHoneywell HomeAlso #6 Best Smart ThermostatsLast week #13 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#13
    3. Gemini#27
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#45

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.03,256 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat
  14. #14up 14 places since last weekGoogle Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)Google NestDebutBiggest climbnot checkedAlso #7 Best Smart ThermostatsLast week #28 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#3
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)
  15. #15up 3 places since last weekSmart Lock U400Aqaranot checkedAlso #3 Best Smart LocksLast week #18 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#15

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Aqara Smart Lock U400
  16. #16down 1 place since last weekSmart Lock U100AqaraAlso #4 Best Smart LocksLast week #15 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#100
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#15
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#29

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.781 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Aqara Smart Lock U100
  17. #17up 4 places since last weekLevel Lock ProLevelRe-entryAlso #5 Best Smart LocksLast week #21 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#14
    2. Claude#15
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#18

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.323 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 4 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Level Lock Pro
  18. #18down 2 places since last weekSmart Thermostat Essentialecobeenot checkedAlso #8 Best Smart ThermostatsLast week #16 · 5 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#33
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#17

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential
  19. #19down 5 places since last weekPro 6ArloAlso #3 Best Home Security CamerasLast week #14 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#11
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#4

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos3.8/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Arlo Pro 6
  20. #20up 4 places since last weekT10 Pro Smart ThermostatHoneywell HomeDebutAlso #9 Best Smart ThermostatsLast week #24 · 1 week in top 20Monthly check: Fails the check: breakage reports

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#53
    2. Claude#18
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#22

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 3 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures1serious failure · 8 threads read · Oct 2026 123
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    Breakage · 4 distinct threads · 8 read

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Honeywell Home T10 Pro Smart Thermostat

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

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  1. #21Assure Lock 2 PlusYale · last wk #20 1 wk in top 20
  2. #22Pro 5S 2KArlo · last wk #31 12 wks in top 20
  3. #23T5+ Smart ThermostatHoneywell Home · last wk #22 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Smart Lock U200Aqara · last wk #33 3 wks in top 20
  5. #25Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen)Google · last wk #19 2 wks in top 20
  6. #26eufyCam S3 ProEufy · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Floodlight Cam Wired ProRing · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28eufy SoloCam S340Eufy Security · last wk #73 11 wks in top 20
  9. #29Smart Lock C220Eufy · last wk #26 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  10. #30Video Doorbell Pro 2Ring · last wk #48 8 wks in top 20
  11. #31Outdoor 4Blink · last wk #17 17 wks in top 20
  12. #32Video Doorbell 4Ring · last wk #34 5 wks in top 20
  13. #33Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)Amazon · last wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34T6 Pro Smart ThermostatHoneywell Home · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Video Doorbell ProWyze · last wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)Ring · last wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Battery Doorbell ProRing · last wk #42 10 wks in top 20
  18. #38Video Doorbell (PoE)Reolink · last wk #46 6 wks in top 20
  19. #39Eufy Video Doorbell C31Eufy · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Smart Thermostat XTado · last wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41X8S Smart ThermostatHoneywell Home · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Nest Cam Battery 3Google · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Peephole CamRing · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Thermostat (2020)Google Nest · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Video Doorbell WiFiReolink · last wk #27 5 wks in top 20
  26. #46Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen)Google Nest · last wk #59 1 wk in top 20
  27. #47Nest ThermostatGoogle · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-FiYale · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Honeywell T10 Pro Smart ThermostatHoneywell · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Nest Cam (battery)Google · last wk #45 3 wks in top 20
  31. #51Encode Smart WiFi DeadboltSchlage · last wk #76 1 wk in top 20Passes the check
  32. #52Stick Up Cam Pro (Battery)Ring · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53TP-Link Tapo C120TP-Link · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Lock Bolt v2Wyze · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Nest Cam Indoor Wired 3rd GenGoogle · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Bolt MissionUltraloq · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)Google · last wk #49 6 wks in top 20
  38. #58EufyCam S4Eufy · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Arrive Smart WiFi DeadboltSchlage · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  40. #60Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free (2nd Gen)Arlo · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Smart Thermostat for In-Floor HeatingMysa · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery, 2nd gen)Google · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Assure Lock 2 TouchYale · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Assure Lock 2Yale · last wk #43 9 wks in top 20
  45. #65Doorbell Camera Hub G410Aqara · last wk #100 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Video Doorbell Pro 3Ring · last wk #61 2 wks in top 20
  47. #67eufyCam S3 Pro KitEufy · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Doorbell (Battery)Google Nest · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Lock UltraSwitchbot · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Approach Lock with Wi-FiYale · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Outdoor Cam PlusRing · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72C425TP-Link Tapo · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard HeatersMysa · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Smart Thermostat Lite (3rd Gen)ecobee · last wk #98 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Video Doorbell WiFi (2K)Reolink · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Indoor Cam (2nd Gen)Ring · last wk #52 1 wk in top 20
  57. #77Reolink Video Doorbell BatteryReolink · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78ULTRALOQ Bolt ProUltraloq · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Sense Pro Smart DeadboltSchlage · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Duo 3 PoEReolink · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Battery Doorbell Pro 2Ring · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82ThermostatWyze · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen)Ring · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Encode Smart WiFi LeverSchlage · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Nest Thermostat (3rd Gen)Google · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Smart Video Doorbell G4Aqara · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Essential Video Doorbell Wired (2nd gen)Arlo · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Essential Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)Arlo · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Ring Battery Video Doorbell ProRing · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Battery Video Doorbell Pro (2nd gen)Ring · last wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Pro 6 4KArlo · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Sense Smart DeadboltSchlage · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93U-Bolt Pro WiFiUltraloq · last wk #92 2 wks in top 20
  74. #94Outdoor Cam Plus BatteryRing · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Nest Doorbell (battery, 2nd gen)Google · last wk #37 1 wk in top 20
  76. #96Smart Lock with MatterYale · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Smart Thermostat (2025)Netatmo · last wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Spotlight Cam PlusRing · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99U-Bolt Pro Wi-FiUltraloq · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Cam v4 ProWyze · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20

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Current race ?

This week ?

Eufy holds #1.

#1 in 13 of the last 20 weeks

All 12 moves ↓

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#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekEufyModels here: #4 Video Doorbell E340 · #26 eufyCam S3 Pro · +4Last week #1 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Eufy products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #4 Video Doorbell E340Buyers’ rating 4.6 · 11 ratings · Jul 2026
    2. #26 eufyCam S3 Probelow the top 20
    3. #29 Smart Lock C220below the top 20
    4. #39 Eufy Video Doorbell C31below the top 20
    5. #58 EufyCam S4below the top 20

    Where Eufy is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Eufy smart home & security
  2. #2same place as last weekRingModels here: #11 Battery Doorbell Plus · #27 Floodlight Cam Wired Pro · +15Last week #2 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Ring products here ?

    17 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #11 Battery Doorbell PlusBuyers’ rating 3.9 · 11 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #27 Floodlight Cam Wired Probelow the top 20
    3. #30 Video Doorbell Pro 2below the top 20
    4. #32 Video Doorbell 4below the top 20
    5. #36 Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)below the top 20

    Where Ring is strong · top 20 ?

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  3. #3same place as last weekArloModels here: #6 Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) · #19 Pro 6 · +5Last week #3 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Arlo products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #6 Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen)Buyers’ rating 4.6 · 57 ratings · Aug 2026
    2. #19 Pro 6Score read from review videos: 3.8/5 from video
    3. #22 Pro 5S 2Kbelow the top 20
    4. #60 Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free (2nd Gen)below the top 20
    5. #87 Essential Video Doorbell Wired (2nd gen)below the top 20

    Where Arlo is strong · top 20 ?

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  4. #4same place as last weekWyzeModels here: #8 Cam v4 · #35 Video Doorbell Pro · +3Last week #4 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Wyze products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #8 Cam v4Buyers’ rating 4.1 · 878 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #35 Video Doorbell Probelow the top 20
    3. #54 Lock Bolt v2below the top 20
    4. #82 Thermostatbelow the top 20
    5. #100 Cam v4 Probelow the top 20

    Where Wyze is strong · top 20 ?

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  5. #5same place as last weekGoogleModels here: #7 Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) · #25 Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) · +8Last week #5 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Google products here ?

    10 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #7 Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)People disagree
    2. #25 Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen)below the top 20
    3. #42 Nest Cam Battery 3below the top 20
    4. #47 Nest Thermostatbelow the top 20
    5. #50 Nest Cam (battery)below the top 20

    Where Google is strong · top 20 ?

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  6. #6same place as last weekAqaraModels here: #15 Smart Lock U400 · #16 Smart Lock U100 · +3Last week #6 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Aqara products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #15 Smart Lock U400not checked
    2. #16 Smart Lock U100Buyers’ rating 4.7 · 81 ratings · Aug 2026
    3. #24 Smart Lock U200below the top 20
    4. #65 Doorbell Camera Hub G410below the top 20
    5. #86 Smart Video Doorbell G4below the top 20

    Where Aqara is strong · top 20 ?

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  7. #7same place as last weekecobeeModels here: #1 Smart Thermostat Premium · #2 Smart Thermostat Enhanced · +2Last week #7 · 20 weeks in top 20

    ecobee products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #1 Smart Thermostat PremiumBuyers’ rating 4.4 · 2K ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #2 Smart Thermostat EnhancedBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 1.4K ratings · Jun 2026
    3. #18 Smart Thermostat Essentialnot checked
    4. #74 Smart Thermostat Lite (3rd Gen)below the top 20

    Where ecobee is strong · top 20 ?

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  8. #8up 3 places since last weekSchlageModels here: #12 Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt · #51 Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt · +4Last week #11 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Schlage products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #12 Encode Plus Smart WiFi DeadboltBuyers’ rating 4.8 · 6.6K ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #51 Encode Smart WiFi Deadboltbelow the top 20
    3. #59 Arrive Smart WiFi Deadboltbelow the top 20
    4. #79 Sense Pro Smart Deadboltbelow the top 20
    5. #84 Encode Smart WiFi Leverbelow the top 20

    Where Schlage is strong · top 20 ?

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  9. #9same place as last weekGoogle NestModels here: #14 Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) · #44 Thermostat (2020) · +2Last week #9 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Google Nest products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #14 Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)not checked
    2. #44 Thermostat (2020)below the top 20
    3. #46 Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen)below the top 20
    4. #68 Doorbell (Battery)below the top 20

    Where Google Nest is strong · top 20 ?

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  10. #10same place as last weekReolinkModels here: #10 Argus 4 Pro · #38 Video Doorbell (PoE) · +4Last week #10 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Reolink products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #10 Argus 4 ProBuyers’ rating 4.1 · 53 ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #38 Video Doorbell (PoE)below the top 20
    3. #45 Video Doorbell WiFibelow the top 20
    4. #75 Video Doorbell WiFi (2K)below the top 20
    5. #77 Reolink Video Doorbell Batterybelow the top 20

    Where Reolink is strong · top 20 ?

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  11. #11up 1 place since last weekYaleModels here: #21 Assure Lock 2 Plus · #48 Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi · +4Last week #12 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Yale products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #21 Assure Lock 2 Plusbelow the top 20
    2. #48 Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fibelow the top 20
    3. #63 Assure Lock 2 Touchbelow the top 20
    4. #64 Assure Lock 2below the top 20
    5. #70 Approach Lock with Wi-Fibelow the top 20

    Where Yale is strong · top 20 ?

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  12. #12down 4 places since last weekPhilips HueAlso #1 Best Smart Light BulbsLast week #8 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#10
    2. Claude#8
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Mode#10
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#13

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    Where Philips Hue is strong · top 20 ?

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  13. #13same place as last weekBlinkModels here: #31 Outdoor 4Last week #13 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Blink products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #31 Outdoor 4below the top 20

    Where Blink is strong · top 20 ?

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  14. #14up 1 place since last weekTP-Link TapoModels here: #72 C425Last week #15 · 19 weeks in top 20

    TP-Link Tapo products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #72 C425below the top 20

    Where TP-Link Tapo is strong · top 20 ?

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  15. #15up 4 places since last weekLevelModels here: #17 Level Lock ProLast week #19 · 17 weeks in top 20

    Level products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #17 Level Lock ProBuyers’ rating 4.3 · 23 ratings · Oct 2026

    Where Level is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Level smart home & security
  16. #16same place as last weekAugustModels here: #9 Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)Last week #16 · 20 weeks in top 20

    August products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #9 Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)Buyers’ rating 4.4 · 2.6K ratings · Oct 2026

    Where August is strong · top 20 ?

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  17. #17same place as last weekNanoleafAlso #2 Best Smart Light BulbsLast week #17 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#19
    2. Claude#18
    3. Gemini#13
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#26
    6. Perplexity#19

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Where Nanoleaf is strong · top 20 ?

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  18. #18same place as last weekAmazonModels here: #3 Smart Thermostat · #33 Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)Last week #18 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Amazon products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #3 Smart ThermostatBuyers’ rating 4.4 · 771 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #33 Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)below the top 20

    Where Amazon is strong · top 20 ?

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  19. #19down 5 places since last weekLIFXAlso #3 Best Smart Light BulbsLast week #14 · 14 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#12
    2. Claude#25
    3. Gemini#16
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#14
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Where LIFX is strong · top 20 ?

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  20. #20same place as last weekGoveeAlso #4 Best Smart Light BulbsLast week #20 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#16
    2. Claude#28
    3. Gemini#17
    4. AI Mode#13
    5. Grok#19
    6. Perplexity#21

    named by 6/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Where Govee is strong · top 20 ?

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The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

Questions and their #1 ?

Question#1 product#1 brand
Best Video DoorbellsEufy Video Doorbell E340Ring
Best Smart LocksAugust Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)Schlage
Best Home Security CamerasWyze Cam v4 New #1Ring
Best Smart Thermostatsecobee Smart Thermostat Premiumecobee
Best Smart Light BulbsPhilips HueBrands only

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Smart Thermostat Premium5513115/6
#2Smart Thermostat Enhanced13262094/6
#3Smart Thermostat212211304/6
#4Video Doorbell E34012, well above the others31, well below the others95, well below the others15145/6
#5Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat253038134/6
#6Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen)2245, well below the others2, well above the others234/6
#7Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)1313/6
#8Cam v493, well below the others6521, well above the others25, well above the others98, well below the others5/6
#9Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)41, well below the others6, well above the others1, well above the others57, well below the others4/6
#10Argus 4 Pro3781, well below the others26, well above the others21, well above the others99, well below the others5/6

Further down: Claude’s #1 Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi (#48 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Eufy234335/6
#2Ring8237546/6
#3Arlo5452656/6
#4Wyze36, well below the others111, well above the others61, well above the others43, well below the others6/6
#5Google11244/6
#6Aqara36864/6
#7ecobee9918, well below the others3, well above the others12, well below the others96/6
#8Schlage11121513105/6
#9Google Nest7, well below the others1, well above the others15, well below the others1, well above the others4/6
#10Reolink622, well below the others721, well below the others75/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

17 of the top 20 checked

  1. Honeywell Home T10 Pro Smart ThermostatFails the checkAI saysChart place#20named by 3 of 6People sayVideo reviews4.0/53 videos123Owners1serious failure reported
  2. Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)People disagreeAI saysIts order7thof 17 checked · #7 in the chartPeople sayTheir order17thof 17 checked · by buyer ratingsBuyers3.6/512,521 ratingsPress1 of 7outlets recommend it

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Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

53 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 629 AI answers over 23 weeks from 6 assistants 5 buying questions

From people

  • Buyer ratings82,204
  • Review videos135
  • Owner threads121
  • Press outlets19
  • Recall checks52

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Smart Home & Security”, and for how long?

    ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 17 of the last 20 weeks. Eufy is the #1 brand, #1 for 13 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    8 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, and it is still #1. Among brands, no new name joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    17 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: 1 fails the check, and people place 1 much lower than the AI does.

Data as of November 2 ?

Chart changes, by email.

New #1s, debuts and the picks that fail the check, from every chart. We will write only when there is news.