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Best Smart Home Systems of 2026

Last reviewed 30 April 2026 by Best Products UK Editorial Team

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Best Products UK Editorial Team
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Published 30 April 2026
12 min read
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01
Amazon Echo Show 8 (newest gen)
Amazon

Echo Show 8 (newest gen)

9.4
/ 10
Excellent
Why we love it
  • Amazon Echo Show 8 newest gen
  • Vibrant 8.7" HD display
  • Built-in Zigbee + Matter
Premium Pick
02
Amazon Echo Show 15 (newest gen)
Amazon

Echo Show 15 (newest gen)

9.2
/ 10
Excellent
Why we love it
  • Echo Show 15 newest gen
  • Full HD 15.6" smart display
  • Built-in Fire TV
03
Echo Hub (Newest gen)
Echo

Hub (Newest gen)

9
/ 10
Excellent
Why we love it
  • Echo Hub 8" control panel
  • Smart home dashboard
  • Wall or stand mount
Value for Money
04
Echo Show 8 (3rd Generation
Echo

Show 8 (3rd Generation

8.8
/ 10
Very Good
Why we love it
  • Echo Show 8 3rd gen
  • HD smart touchscreen
  • Spatial audio speakers
05
Philips Hue Bridge Pro Smart Lighting Hub
Philips

Hue Bridge Pro Smart Lighting Hub

8.6
/ 10
Very Good
Why we love it
  • Philips Hue Bridge Pro
  • Smart lighting hub
  • Wireless ZigBee adapter
06
Nabu Casa Home Assistant
Nabu

Casa Home Assistant

8.4
/ 10
Good
Why we love it
  • Nabu Casa Home Assistant
  • Local-first smart hub
  • Open-source platform
07
Echo Show 5 (Newest gen)
Echo

Show 5 (Newest gen)

8.2
/ 10
Good
Why we love it
  • Echo Show 5 newest gen
  • Bedroom smart alarm clock
  • Compact 5.5" display
08
Tapo H500 Smart IoT Hub with Chime
Tapo

H500 Smart IoT Hub with Chime

8
/ 10
Good
Why we love it
  • Tapo H500 IoT Hub
  • Face recognition + chime
  • Up to 100 device support
09
Tapo H200 Smart Hub with Alarm & Chime
Tapo

H200 Smart Hub with Alarm & Chime

7.8
/ 10
Good
Why we love it
  • Tapo H200 hub with alarm
  • Connects 64 devices
  • Built-in chime
Editor's Pick
10
Tapo H100 Smart Hub with Chime
Tapo

H100 Smart Hub with Chime

7.6
/ 10
Good
Why we love it
  • Tapo H100 hub
  • Sub-£20 entry-level
  • Works with all Tapo devices
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