Best online stores for smart home in the US
35 buying questions · the United States · 2 assistants
| # | Store | Named | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Smartest House thesmartesthouse.com |
12 / 35 +11 | 9 |
| 2 |
Wyze wyze.com |
7 / 35 +6 | 3 |
| 3 |
homecontrols.com homecontrols.com |
4 / 35 +3 | 3 |
| 4 |
SimpliSafe simplisafe.com |
4 / 35 +3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Aqara aqara.com |
5 / 35 +4 | 2 |
| 6 |
Eufy eufy.com |
5 / 35 +4 | 2 |
| 7 |
inovelli.com inovelli.com |
3 / 35 +2 | 2 |
| 8 |
Govee govee.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 2 |
| 9 |
Schlage schlage.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 2 |
| 10 |
ecobee ecobee.com |
5 / 35 +4 | 1 |
| 11 |
CloudFree cloudfree.shop |
4 / 35 +3 | 1 |
| 12 |
homeseer.com homeseer.com |
3 / 35 +2 | 1 |
| 13 |
lutron.com lutron.com |
3 / 35 +2 | 1 |
| 14 |
Reolink reolink.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 1 |
| 15 |
SwitchBot EU switchbot.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 1 |
| 16 |
Blinds.com blinds.com |
1 / 35 | 1 |
| 17 |
First Alert firstalert.com |
1 / 35 | 1 |
| 18 |
Tailwind gotailwind.com |
1 / 35 | 1 |
| 19 |
Kwikset kwikset.com |
1 / 35 | 1 |
| 20 |
Level level.co |
1 / 35 | 1 |
| 21 |
The Shade Store theshadestore.com |
1 / 35 | 1 |
| 22 |
zooz.com zooz.com |
1 / 35 | 1 |
| 23 |
Arlo arlo.com |
3 / 35 +2 | 0 |
| 24 |
Alarm Grid alarmgrid.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 0 |
| 25 |
zwaveproducts.com zwaveproducts.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 0 |
| 26 |
August august.com |
1 / 35 | 0 |
| 27 |
sengled.com sengled.com |
1 / 35 | 0 |
| 28 |
SmartWings smartwingshome.com |
1 / 35 | 0 |
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Category median: named in 1 of 35 questions (the middle store of all 51 stores we measured; +n is how many questions a store is above it).
Named means the store appeared in the answer. Recommended means the assistant clearly advised it. Being in a list is not the same as being advised, so we count them separately. The other 23 stores were named in none of these questions.
This ranking covers the 51 stores we measure in this category. That is not every store in the market.
The top 10, real questions with who AI named, the sites AI cites and how it describes #1. Free, by email.
Named is not recommended
Each dot is a store. Further right: named in more buying questions. Higher: recommended more often. Stores low on the right are known to AI but rarely the tip. That gap is what most stores can close.
Where AI sends shoppers
Review sites, comparison sites, marketplaces and communities that ChatGPT and Gemini mention in their answers in this category. Stores that are present and well reviewed there are easier for AI to recommend.
| Amazon Marketplace |
60 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Selling there too, or being clearly better on your own site, both help. |
| eBay Platform |
5 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Check whether you can be listed. |
| Etsy Marketplace |
2 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Selling there too, or being clearly better on your own site, both help. |
| Slickdeals Platform |
2 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Check whether you can be listed. |
| Tindie Platform |
2 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Check whether you can be listed. |
| AliExpress Platform |
1 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Check whether you can be listed. |
| Amazon (US) Platform |
1 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Check whether you can be listed. |
| CamelCamelCamel Platform |
1 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Check whether you can be listed. |
The questions we asked
Only the questions that could really name a store, because only those count. They are in the language of the market, because that is how shoppers there ask them.
- I don't want to shop at a big general marketplace, which specialized American website sells smart home products?
AI named: The Smartest House, Home Controls, Crutchfield - are there any smaller or niche US online stores for smart home automation besides the major retailers?
AI named: Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot - what's a good US website to buy smart garage door openers from?
AI named: Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s - what's a reputable US online store that sells smart plugs and outlets?
AI named: Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe’s - what's the best American website to buy home automation stuff from?
AI named: Home Controls, The Smartest House, Alarm Grid - where can I buy a smart thermostat online in the US and get it the same day or next day?
AI named: Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot - where can I buy a smart thermostat online in the US?
AI named: Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s - where can I buy affordable smart locks online without sacrificing quality in the US?
AI named: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy - where can I buy smart blinds or motorized shades from a trustworthy American webshop?
AI named: The Shade Store, Blinds.com, SelectBlinds - where can I buy smart home devices online that are designed for elderly people or seniors in the US?
AI named: ElliQ, Aloe Care Health, JubileeTV - where can I buy smart home gadgets online in the US with free and easy returns?
AI named: Amazon, Walmart, Target - where can I buy smart security systems online in the US and know they back it up with solid customer support?
AI named: SimpliSafe, Best Buy, Costco - where can I find a reliable US online store for smart doorbells?
AI named: Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe’s - where can I find the cheapest smart thermostats online in America?
AI named: Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot - where can I get the best deals on smart lighting kits online in the US?
AI named: Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot - where can I shop online for smart lighting and home automation gear in America?
AI named: Amazon, Best Buy, The Home Depot - where should I go online to buy smart home devices in the United States?
AI named: Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot - where should a DIY enthusiast in the US shop online for smart home and automation parts?
AI named: Adafruit, SparkFun, Pololu - which American online store has the best discounts on smart home bundles?
AI named: Costco, Amazon, Best Buy - which American online store has the longest return window for smart home electronics?
AI named: IKEA U.S., Home Depot, Lowe’s - which American online store is reliable for buying a home hub or smart speaker?
AI named: Best Buy, Amazon, Apple Store - which American online store specializes in professional-grade home automation equipment?
AI named: Home Controls, Automated Outlet, The Smartest House - which American webshop can I rely on for smart irrigation controllers?
AI named: Sprinkler Warehouse, SupplyHouse, Home Depot - which American webshop focuses specifically on smart home and domotica instead of selling everything?
AI named: The Smartest House, HomeSeer, Best Buy - which American webshop is good for buying smart home security cameras?
AI named: Best Buy, B&H Photo Video, Costco - which American website can I trust to buy a smart lock for my front door?
AI named: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy - which American website has the best warranty coverage when you buy smart home products?
AI named: Costco, Best Buy, Home Depot - which American website sells smart home devices at the lowest prices?
AI named: Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot - which US online store delivers smart home devices the fastest?
AI named: Amazon, Best Buy, The Home Depot - which US webshop gives you the most value for money on smart home security systems?
AI named: Costco, Ring, Arlo - which US webshop has the most reliable in-stock availability for smart home devices?
AI named: Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's - which US webshop is best for beginners just starting out with smart home automation?
AI named: The Smartest House, Best Buy, Amazon - which US webshop is best for renters who want smart home gadgets that don't require permanent installation?
AI named: Best Buy, Apple, Ecobee - which US website should I use to buy smart smoke detectors online?
AI named: Home Depot, Best Buy, Lowe's - which online store in the US sells the widest range of smart home products?
AI named: Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot
How to read this
This is a snapshot
AI assistants change their answers. This list is what came out on the date measured, not a judgement about the stores. We measure again every month.
What is not in it
No paid positions. A store cannot buy its way in, and the order follows from the answers alone.
Why not every question counts
If someone asks about a brand or for general information, no store appears in the answer, not even the best one. Those questions are left out of the count. How we measure.
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