4 Luxury Smart Home Devices Worth Investing In

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The best smart home gadgets and devices don't have to break the bank. After all, a hefty price tag doesn't necessarily equate to great quality, and there are plenty of cheap smart home gadgets under $30 that are worth buying. However, there are some luxury smart home devices that deserve their premium price tag — and are well worth spending extra cash on if you can.

These aren't simply future-proof smart home devices, or needlessly expensive products, they're top-of-the line gadgets that are among the best in their respective category according to experts and users.

Below, we break down four luxury smart devices that are actually worth investing your hard-earned money in, if your budget allows. We've looked at Lutron's unobtrusive range of premium smart window shades and blinds, Ecobee's smart thermostat that monitors air quality and adjusts temperature based on room occupants, Vivint's advanced security system with optional 24/7 professional monitoring, and Dreame's high-performance robot vacuum cleaner.

Considered by Wirecutter and CNET to be the best luxury smart blinds and shades you can buy in 2026, Lutron's Serena range offers three types of motorized window coverings: roller shades, wood blinds, and honeycomb shades. Once you choose the type of shade or blind you'd like, you can then customize design details like the style, fabric, color, finish, power options (battery or wired), dimensions, mount, and accessories — though the options available depend on your choice of shade or blind.

Once set up, you can use the Lutron app to control your shades or blinds, setting scheduled times for them to open and close, or remotely controlling them. Serena shades work via Google Home, Apple Home, the Apple Watch, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Logitech Harmony.

However, these smart shades certainly don't come cheap, with honeycomb shade prices starting at $486 per shade, roller shades starting at $684 per shade, and wood blinds starting at $699 each. In addition, to integrate these shades into your smart home system, you need a Lutron smart hub, which starts at $89.95. It's worth the investment, according to experts and users, who praise the high quality, speed, and quiet motors, plus the breadth of customization options on offer.

At $259.99, the Ecobee Thermostat Premium may not be as expensive as some of the other luxury smart devices on this list, but it's pretty pricey for a smart thermostat. Nevertheless, this smart thermostat is recommended by experts — including PCMag and Wirecutter – to be the best available in 2026. So, what's all the fuss about?

In addition to the usual smart thermostat features like remote temperature management and the ability to set schedules, the Ecobee Thermostat Premium includes a bunch of extra features to fine tune your indoor climate. These include a companion SmartSensor, which can detect when your home or individual rooms are occupied and automatically adjust the temperature to help save energy costs, and a built-in air quality monitor that provides alerts and tips for improvement. It also includes home security features like motion and person monitoring (with more features unlocked via a paid subscription) and can be used as a fully functional smart speaker.

The Smart Thermostat Premium can be voice controlled, with Alexa built in and the device supporting several smart home platforms, including Google Assistant, HomeKit, IFTTT, and Samsung SmartThings. Consumer Reports gave this smart gadget a glowing evaluation, particularly for its connected features like voice command functions, while Amazon users praise its easy installation and set up, with several reporting that it's better than the Google Nest.

Experts consider Vivint to be one of the best home security brands. While you can speak to a Vivint representative to create a customized system, the company also offers three security bundle packages, plus a build-your-own-bundle option.

The Safety & Security bundle offers the most devices, including a Doorbell Camera Pro, Smart Hub, Outdoor Camera Pro, four door and window sensors, a motion sensor, a smoke and CO detector, a water sensor, a Vivint yard sign (to deter wannabe burglars), and free professional installation. As with other smart home security systems, you can monitor, control, and automate your connected devices via the Vivint app or the Smart Hub. However, this bundle alone costs $1,549, with an optional 24/7 professional monitoring subscription — which includes alarm event monitoring and emergency response coordination — starting at $44.99 per month.

Experts praise the image quality of Vivint's doorbell and outdoor cameras. However, some users have reported being locked into contracts, unable to leave due to hefty cancellation fees. According to SafeHome, most Vivint security systems require a minimum 42-month contract if financing equipment. So, before you sign up, make sure you read the small print.

The Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete tops our list of the best robot vacuum cleaners you can buy in 2026, according to experts. Costing $1,699.99, this robot vacuum and mop combination offers some of the most powerful suction in its category, with a 35,000 Pa suction power rating and a built-in retractable pressure plate that touches carpet for better suction.

While the Roborock Saros 20 is technically more powerful at 36,000 Pa, Mashable rated its cleaning performance — and overall score — lower than the X60. During testing, Vacuum Wars found the X60 achieved an 89% removal rate on a medium pile carpet — higher than the 78% average — and an impressive 100% removal rate for flattened pet hair on carpets — well above the 82% average.

Experts praise the X60's mopping, too, with Vacuum Wars finding it scored highly in their coffee removal test and Mashable reporting that the X60's 104-degree Fahrenheit water meant it "aced" cleaning dried water stains. This, paired with improvements made over previous Dreame vacuums, including a more intelligent object-avoidance system, enhanced climbing abilities (up to 45mm for a single threshold), and a slimmer 3.13-inch design help make the X60 a great all-rounder. On Amazon, the X60 Max Ultra has a 4.4 out of 5 review rating, with customers praising the device's performance, mapping, noise level, and suction power — though some cite the price as a drawback.