Each time another Black Friday rolls around, there is an opportunity to score the most cutting-edge smart home gadgets at attainable prices. Today, it's difficult to find any consumer electronics, whether it be TVs, cameras, or watches that aren't integrated with popular smart home platforms. Even so, with manufacturers taking chances with innovative features to gain advantages, not all of these devices are worth investing in. Poor battery life can be the undoing of some smartwatches while LED lightstrips and bulbs are sometimes more hassle than they are worth to set up. Thankfully, there are plenty of smart products with years of proven performance that make for worthwhile purchases or gifts.