Category Archives: Smart Home

Google breaks and enters traditional home security market with new investment

Expect ADT to sell and install certain Nest gadgets later this year, prior to a wider launch next year. Continue reading

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Dyson Pure Hot and Cool HP04 Air Purifier Review: Clean air, pure flair

The Rolls-Royce of air purifiers. Continue reading

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August Smart Lock and View doorbell review: Unlocking potential (and your house)

The August smart lock is exactly what busy modern families need to manage their front door and home security. Continue reading

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Xiaomi announces Mi TV Stick, Redmi 9 series, and more smart home products

Here’s everything Xiaomi announced at its global smart home event. Continue reading

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Here’s our first look at Google’s Home successor

The Google Nest Speaker just passed through the FCC, which could signal an imminent launch. Continue reading

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Google is hosting an online event next week, but it’s not for the Pixel 4a

Instead, Google will probably announce a bunch of smart home stuff. Continue reading

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The best sleep trackers you can buy in 2020

Can’t get enough a proper night’s rest? A sleep tracker might be just what you need. Here are the best you can buy in 2020. Continue reading

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What is a smart home, and why should you want one?

What is a smart home? We will answer that rather broad question and let you know why you want to have one. Continue reading

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Eufy Security Video Doorbell review: The private option (1-day sale: $163.99)

Eufy has a unique pitch for its video doorbell: privacy. Storing the video locally means you keep ownership of the data. Continue reading

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Save $600 on a 22-inch Robomow, and more of the best lawn mower deals

Warm weather and mowing the lawn go hand in hand, so why not improve the experience? These are the best lawn mower deals. Continue reading

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Arlo Video Doorbell review: Higher quality video on the cheap

The Arlo Video Doorbell is a more affordable choice compared to doorbells from Ring and offers superior 2K/4K video capture. Continue reading

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Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus review: Pushing all the right buttons

With 1080p high-def video, real-time notifications, and a quick-release battery, is the Ring 3 Plus the best doorbell? Continue reading

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It’s shocking how many voice assistants might be in the wild by 2024

If the idea of voice assistants taking over the world is scary to you, now might be the time to look away from your screen. Continue reading

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Using lockdown to eat healthier: Cosori Smart Air Fryer review

This smart kitchen appliance prepares food with 85% less fat and can be controlled directly from your smartphone. Continue reading

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What if your smart speaker could react to sounds in your home?

Could a smart speaker react to noises like a knock on the door, or an oven dinging? It could happen sooner than you think. Continue reading

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This wild video shows what could be the future of mobile voice assistants

WorldGaze proves the future is not as far off as you might think. Continue reading

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This guy made his own HAL 9000 with Google Assistant and a Raspberry Pi

Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about this one going rogue. Continue reading

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