Smart Home: warranties compared
18 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
14 of 18 brands cover smart home in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 5 years, from Lutron. 6 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Lutron65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 2ecobee43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 3GE Lighting (Cync)32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 4LIFX32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 5Amazon21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 6Aqara21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 7August / Yale21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 8Aura21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 9Google21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 10Govee21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 11Philips Hue18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Energy Star-certified products; Whole product (hardware)Varies by model line
- 12Kasa15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Smart plug or switch
- 13Nanoleaf15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole product (hardware)
- 14TP-Link15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Smart plug
- 15Skylight14/100Full: 4 monthsNo partial coverage
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Accidental breaks and misuse7 of 18 brands
- Normal wear and tear7 of 18 brands
- Water damage5 of 18 brands
- Missing parts2 of 18 brands
- Batteries1 of 18 brands
- Fading1 of 18 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for smart home.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
- Lowe'sTVs and electronics30 days
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
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- The Home DepotConsumer electronics30 days
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMost items30 days from delivery
- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for smart home where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of smart home has the best warranty?
On paper, Lutron scores highest, with 5 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on smart home really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 18 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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