SHE Smart Home Essentials Score
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The SHE Smart Home Essentials Score is a 0-10 composite score. (CrossEcosystem × 0.30) + (SetupFrictionInverse × 0.20) + (DailyUtility × 0.20) + (MultiHomePortability × 0.15) + (PriceToValue × 0.15) Published by SmartHomeExplorer and last updated 2026-05-06, the score currently evaluates 7 products.
Guide-Specific Metric
Scored using the SmartHomeExplorer Methodology.
Formula
(CrossEcosystem × 0.30) + (SetupFrictionInverse × 0.20) + (DailyUtility × 0.20) + (MultiHomePortability × 0.15) + (PriceToValue × 0.15)
Scale
Scored on a 0-10 scale.
Scored Products (7)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Kasa Smart Plug EP25 (HomeKit/Matter) | 9 | View guide → |
| Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) | 8.4 | View guide → |
| Philips Hue White Ambiance Starter Kit | 8.4 | View guide → |
| Google Nest Audio | 8.2 | View guide → |
| Wyze Cam v4 | 7.8 | View guide → |
| ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium | 7.7 | View guide → |
| August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) | 7.4 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in best smart home essentials 2026.