We recently picked up a Ring Doorbell in Casa del Rogers. We wanted something easy to use that would avoid missed packages and send alerts to everyone who lives within the walls of our home when there's someone at the door.

But it raised an issue — our mish-mash of smart speakers around the house that have traditionally just been about music streaming no longer feel as high-tech. Or, indeed, as useful.

So no we're looking for a solution. We want something that will truly enrich our home, so that we can control our lighting, listen out for the doorbell, and look after the thermostat. Where does that leave us? Thankfully, we've got options. Lots of them.

The parameters

There's space for a more premium option in a couple of rooms in the house, but for the most part, we need affordable.

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