This Old House

Smarter than ever

IS 2019 THE YEAR the smart home grew up? Look through these selections, and you’ll see we’re finally comfortable recommending product categories that until now were more sci-fi promise than everyday practical—a mini projector powerful enough to turn any blank wall into an impromptu movie screen; a robot vacuum that really simplifies housekeeping; and sensible ways to keep everything charged, from your family’s phones to an electric car.

1. ROBOVAC 11S MAX Eufy

Eufy

Robo vacuums won’t fluff the couch cushions or deal with serious messes, but they’re getting good at basic dust patrol of floors

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