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Editor's picks

Best Smart Home in Australia 2026

We researched and compared 8 smart home based on specs, features, and user reviews to find the best options for every budget and use case. Prices are updated daily.

8 products reviewed · Prices updated daily

Our top picks at a glance

1Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance E27 Starter Kit✓ best smart lighting9.0/10See details →
2Amazon Echo Dot 5th Generation Smart Speaker✓ best budget smart speaker8.8/10See details →
3Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation Smart Display✓ best for bedroom8.8/10See details →
4Amazon Echo Show 8 3rd Generation Smart Display✓ best smart display8.8/10See details →
5TP-Link Tapo P110 Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring✓ best smart plug8.8/10See details →
6Amazon Echo 4th Generation Smart Speaker9.0/10See details →
7Google Nest Mini 2nd Generation Smart Speaker8.5/10See details →
8Govee Smart LED Strip Lights 10m RGBIC8.5/10See details →
1
✓ best smart lighting

Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance E27 Starter Kit

Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance E27 Starter Kit

Pros

  • 16 million colours and whites
  • Zigbee for reliable local control
  • Works with Alexa Google Apple HomeKit and Matter

Cons

  • Requires Hue Bridge for full features
  • Expensive per bulb
  • Bridge adds setup complexity
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2
✓ best budget smart speaker

Amazon Echo Dot 5th Generation Smart Speaker

Amazon Echo Dot 5th Generation Smart Speaker

Pros

  • Improved bass vs previous gen
  • Built-in temperature sensor
  • Compact and affordable

Cons

  • Mediocre sound quality vs dedicated speakers
  • Always-listening privacy concerns
  • Requires Amazon ecosystem for best value
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3
✓ best for bedroom

Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation Smart Display

Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation Smart Display

Pros

  • Radar sleep sensing is genuinely useful
  • Ambient EQ adjusts screen to room lighting
  • No camera for bedroom privacy

Cons

  • 7-inch screen smaller than Echo Show 8
  • Sleep sensing requires Fitbit account
  • No camera limits video calls
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4
✓ best smart display

Amazon Echo Show 8 3rd Generation Smart Display

Amazon Echo Show 8 3rd Generation Smart Display

Pros

  • 13MP auto-framing video call camera
  • Spatial audio for rich sound
  • Central smart home dashboard

Cons

  • Amazon ecosystem lock-in
  • Video calls limited to supported apps
  • Ads appear on screen as suggestions
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5
✓ best smart plug

TP-Link Tapo P110 Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring

TP-Link Tapo P110 Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring

Pros

  • Energy monitoring tracks power usage
  • No hub required
  • Voice control with Alexa and Google

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Blocks adjacent outlet if too wide
  • Tapo app required for setup
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6

Amazon Echo 4th Generation Smart Speaker

Amazon Echo 4th Generation Smart Speaker

Pros

  • 360-degree Dolby audio
  • Built-in Zigbee hub saves a separate device
  • Temperature sensor for automations

Cons

  • Amazon ecosystem preferred
  • Zigbee hub limited vs dedicated hubs
  • Spherical design polarising
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7

Google Nest Mini 2nd Generation Smart Speaker

Google Nest Mini 2nd Generation Smart Speaker

Pros

  • On-device ML chip for faster responses
  • Wall-mountable with built-in mount
  • Natural Google Assistant integration

Cons

  • Sound quality average for a room
  • Google ecosystem preferred
  • No display
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8

Govee Smart LED Strip Lights 10m RGBIC

Govee Smart LED Strip Lights 10m RGBIC

Pros

  • Individually addressable RGBIC segments
  • Music sync mode responds to sound
  • Alexa and Google voice control

Cons

  • Adhesive weakens over time in humidity
  • App can feel complicated
  • Brightness lower than branded alternatives
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