Lenovo Smart Display 7 is still the most underrated smart display
The recent announcement of the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) drives home the notion that the Lenovo Smart Display 7 is the most underrated smart display around.
Ring’s three new outdoor home security accessories offer greater peace of mind
Ring introduces an outdoor siren, outdoor smart plug, and a solar-powered wall light to improve your home's security.
Pawport turns any ordinary pet door into a smart one
Pawport is a smart, modern pet door that keeps utility costs down and your home more secure.
Google Nest Hub still lacks a camera, but it can watch over you while you sleep
The second-generation Nest Hub includes a new Sleep Sensing feature that can track you as you're sleeping and suggest ways to improve your sleep quality.
Apple to ditch its HomePod smart speaker but stick with mini version
Apple is done with its pricey HomePod smart speaker, choosing instead to focus on the smaller and cheaper HomePod Mini device.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.