Guidemaster: The best tech that will make your home an even better place

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We could all use a little more help around our home, and luckily now there's a lot of tech that can lend a hand. So that’s where we’re looking for our latest holiday gift guide. There are a plethora of smart home devices that can do everything from lock your doors, vacuum your carpets, or keep a watchful eye over your possessions while you're away.

Wading through the ocean of smart home tech isn't easy—and, admittedly, much of the smart home space is not worth your time or your money. However, we've tried (and personally purchased) many home tech devices that actually do deliver on what they promise. These items make keeping your home how you like it much easier.

Not all of the home tech we recommend falls into the large and nebulous category of "the Internet of Things," either—some are kitchen appliances, home speakers, gaming accessories, and other devices that most people primarily use in the home in order to make that space feel more like our own. So after a lot of lived-in testing time, here's all of the home tech that we think would make great gifts this holiday season.

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