The T3 Awards are back for 2026, and this year, the world of smart home got even smarter. Almost every item around your home has been given the smart treatment, allowing users to unlock hands-free controls, easier customisation and full routines to make their daily lives more connected.
Our team of smart home experts have taken a look back at the past year and marveled at the latest and greatest innovations. From AI-powered detection to clearer-sounding speaker audio, smart home devices are better than ever, so it was hard to narrow down our favourites.
However, after months of testing, we finally have our winners! Below is the full list of Smart Home winners, highly commended and nominees, from speakers to lighting and beyond.
Best Smart Speaker / Hub
Philips Hue Bridge Pro
This year, we’ve expanded our smart speaker award to include smart home hubs. Why? Since the first models hit the market, smart speakers and displays have been the go-to way for people to group all their devices together in one place. That said, many brands have made their own hubs to act as the ‘brain’ of their home, and the Philips Hue Bridge Pro is the brainiest device we tested in 2026.
We’re big fans of Philips Hue and its extensive collection of smart bulbs, but the Philips Hue Bridge Pro is where the brand really shines. It offers more device support than before, Matter integration and an easy set-up process. Compatible with up to 150 lights, the Philips Hue Bridge Pro also unlocks MotionAware and SpatialAware features to make your smart home brighter and smarter than before.
Read our Philips Hue Bridge Pro review for more details.
Highly Commended: Amazon Echo Dot Max
Best Smart Speaker Shortlist: Aqara Panel Hub S1, Eufy Smart Display E10, Amazon Echo Show 8
Best Smart Security Device
Blink Outdoor 4
The award for Best Smart Security Device has always been tricky to choose, as it covers security cameras, smart locks and more. However, after extensive testing, the Blink Outdoor 4 came out on top, with Blink’s latest security camera proving that protecting your home doesn’t need to come with extortionate prices.
Blink is arguably one of the most affordable smart home brands on the market, but while it may be low in price, it’s not low on quality. The Blink Outdoor 4 is the perfect example of this, as the outdoor camera offers a long-lasting battery life, an easy set-up process and a simple yet stylish design.
Read our Blink Outdoor 4 review for more details.
Highly Commended: Eufy S4
Best Smart Security Device Shortlist: Arlo Essential 3 2K Indoor Camera, Philips Hue Secure 2K Wired, TP-Link Tapo C660, Nuki Smart Lock Pro
Best Smart Video Doorbell
Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410
The winner for the best smart video doorbell for 2026 is the Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410. A top-quality doorbell packed with plenty of features, there’s a lot to like about the Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410, including its 2K video quality and 175-degree field of view.
The Aqara app unlocks a lot of extras for the Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410, including night vision, live view and motion and face detection. Users can also adjust its sensitivity to custom the amount of notifications you receive. The Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410 is also easy to set up and comes with a chime included – a rarity with a lot of video doorbells.
Read our Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410 review for more details.
Highly Commended: Ring Wired Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
Best Smart Video Doorbell Shortlist: Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen), Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery), EZVIZ EP8 Ultra Dual-Lens Video Doorbell
Best Smart Lighting
Govee Lantern Floor Lamp
Smart lighting is one of our favourite things to test at T3, so we had plenty of products to choose from for this year’s Best Smart Light winner. The model that came out on top for 2026 is the Govee Lantern Floor Lamp, a fun, stylish smart lamp that blends in beautifully with your decor.
Put together in minutes, the Govee Lantern Floor Lamp beautifully displays an array of colours, all softly diffused to create a pretty and immersive atmosphere. Physical controls are located on the top of the lamp, but the Govee app unlocks even more, including colour scenes, music sync modes, automations and schedules.
Read our Govee Lantern Floor Lamp review for more details.
Highly Commended: Philips Hue Play Wall Washer
Best Smart Lighting Shortlist: Meross Smart Table Lamp, Philips Hue Festavia Globe string lights, Govee Outdoor UpDown Wall Light
Best Smart Energy Product
Tapo P304M strip smart plug
Best Smart Energy Product is another award that covers many bases, including smart plugs, thermostats and switches. This year, the Tapo P304M strip smart plug has taken the win, thanks to its versatility and energy-efficiency. In our opinion, smart plugs are seriously underrated, so having a smart plug win in this year’s T3 Awards is very exciting.
The Tapo P304M strip smart plug is a great solution to home owners who want to make their non-smart appliances smarter without having to replace them. With four outlets available and compatibility with multiple ecosystems, the Tapo P304M strip smart plug is easy to set up and has plenty of custom settings, timers and schedules to play with.
Read our Tapo P304M strip smart plug review for more details.
Highly Commended: Aqara W600
Best Smart Energy Product Shortlist: Wiser 2nd Gen, Hive Thermostat, Tewke Tap smart light switch
