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We don’t need more robot vacuums. What we really need is a dusting robot

The world has enough robot vacuums and mops. What the smart home really needs is a smart dusting robot.
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Airthings View Plus monitors air for particulate matter invisible to the eye

The Airthings View Plus provides a breakdown of the air quality inside your home or place of work, including particulate matter as small as PM1.
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7 reasons why your AC isn’t cooling your home

Is your air conditioner on but not cooling your house properly? Several different problems can cause this: Our guide will take you through what to check out.
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Abode launches a $30 security camera to rival the Wyze Cam V3

The Abode Cam 2 packs high-end features into a compact camera with a low-end price point.
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Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 uses radar for bird’s-eye view of front door activity

Ring's latest smart video doorbell utilizes radar technology to provide even better home security.
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Geofencing makes its long-awaited debut with Ring’s products

Ring's Geofence feature will remind you to arm your system when you leave and snooze alerts when you get home.
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Upcoming Wyze Bulb Color smart lights have a bright future

The Wyze Bulb Color packs a lot of features into an affordable package. The new 16 million color bulbs will be available soon.
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When standing isn’t enough, the NextErgo will have you doing yoga at your desk

The NextErgo is an A.I.-powered standing desk that keeps you accountable throughout the day thanks to built-in advanced sensors.
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Your off-grid dreams can come true with GoSun’s solar-powered tiny house

The GoSun Dream is a solar-powered tiny home for total off-grid living.
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Amazon’s Echo command center is yet another display, and I don’t need it at home

Smart displays have a lot to offer, but Amazon's potential Echo command center just doesn't seem like a logical addition to my work-from-home setup.
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Not at home? Alexa can greet visitors for you on your Ring doorbell

Ring's new Smart Greetings feature allows Alexa to answer the doorbell if you aren't at home.
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Got a song you love on your Echo? Alexa users can now share it with friends

Amazon's new feature lets you share your favorite music with friends. When listening to a song, just say "Hey Alexa, share this song" to beam it to a contact.
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Amazon Echo command center could become the brains behind the smart home

Amazon may be designing a wall-mounted Echo command center to control your smart home.
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Security camera maker Kami dives into 24/7 home security monitoring

Kami and Cove have partnered to offer users a brand-new option for DIY home security and professional monitoring.
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The future of the connected kitchen is just a push of a button away

Connected small appliances like the ColdSnap frozen yogurt maker could impact the future of the kitchen with convenient, personalized desserts.
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No need to estimate: Nanit’s smart sheet precisely measures your baby’s height

The Nanit Smart Sheet and Nanit Pro camera provide parents with information on their child's height and growth that you can provide to the pediatrician.
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Smart home technology needs to be more private to handle personal health

With smart home technology that can take personal health information, the encryption and security surrounded data must be stronger than ever before.
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Competition didn’t force Ring to make a cheaper doorbell. Accessibility did.

Ring created a stir with its most affordable video doorbell to date, but it didn't make the move because of fierce competition in the space.
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Ring tackles the entry-level market with its most affordable doorbell yet

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is the company's most affordable option yet, coming in at just $60 and packed with all the features Ring users expect.
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Alexa can estimate how much electricity smart home devices consume

Alexa can tell you how much energy your smart devices use through the Energy Dashboard and act on hunches through the Proactive Hunches feature.
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Watch Wyze’s new handheld vacuum pick up multiple bowling balls

Wyze is continuing to diversify its budget-friendly product range beyond home security devices with the unveiling of its first handheld vacuum cleaner.
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A non-connectivity approach can be practical for a smart home

BenjiLock by Hampton intentionally left any kind of connectivity out of its front door lock, bike lock, and gym lock. But is that a great idea? We examine.
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Touchless doorbell feature shouldn’t be exclusive to new models

CES 2021 introduced us to the touchless doorbell, but it shouldn't be exclusive to just new models -- it should come to existing ones as well.
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Philips Hue makes it easier to manage smart lights with new module and switch

The new Philips Hue Wall Switch Module maintains a connection to your lights even if the power switch is off, solving a problem that has plagued smart lights.
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LG CES highlights: Everything announced for 2021

LG has announced plenty of products at CES 2021, including a rollable phone and a new lineup of advanced OLED TVs. Here's everything to take note of.
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Arlo takes privacy seriously by shielding its new Essential Indoor Camera

Arlo's new Essential Indoor Camera has a physical privacy shield that blocks the lens from seeing anything, ensuring total privacy when not in use.
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Alarm.com Touchless Video Doorbell rings without actually being pressed

In a period when hygiene is more important than ever before, Alarm.com's new touchless video doorbell makes it easy to maintain social distance.
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Got poop? Toto’s Wellness Toilet promises health advice based on poop analysis

In a time when hygiene is the primary focus, Toto's touchless technology in bathrooms reduces the potential for bacteria to spread.
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Ring rolls out end-to-end encryption for video to all customers

Data privacy is an important aspect of modern life. Ring has introduced end-to-end encryption to improve customer data security.
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TP-Link’s new Kasa mesh router doubles as an Alexa smart speaker

TP-Link has introduced a new lineup of Kasa smart home products including a smart doorbell, as well as a combination smart speaker and mesh Wi-Fi system.
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New iFit ActivePulse feature uses heart rate to customize treadmill workouts

The newly announced iFit ActivePulse monitors your heart rate during a workout and adjusts the treadmill's speed and incline so athletes get the best workout.  
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Twinkly expands its dazzling smart light lineup with bendable lights and more

Twinkly has a grip on the holiday market, but the company is now expanding to year-round lighting with three new products designed for interior decor.
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Nobi smart lamp senses movement to discern when older people are in distress

The Nobi Smart Lamp uses onboard A.I. algorithms to monitor older loved ones and alert emergency services if they fall or face other risks.
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This video doorbell can tell if the person on your doorstep has a fever

The Ettie Video Doorbell measures the temperature of visitors, logs the number of people that have entered, and alerts guests when a space is at capacity.