7 things you didn’t know the Apple HomePod Mini could do
The Apple HomePod Mini sounds great, but is capable of doing a lot more than people realize.
7 things you didn’t know a smart lock could do
More than your typical lock-and-key assembly, today's smart locks can do everything from automated locking to video monitoring. Read on for more lock secrets.
7 things you didn’t know a video doorbell could do
Video doorbells let you see who is at your door and serve as a line of defense against package theft, but they can do a lot more than that.
Here’s the real difference between HDR and non-HDR footage in security cameras
Does it really matter if our home security cameras are HDR-capable? Allow us to weigh in on the subject.
7 things you didn’t know your Google Nest Hub smart display could do
Your Google Nest Hub smart display has a lot of lesser-known features that you should take advantage of.
Using your security camera’s local storage? Here’s how much space you’ll need
Your security camera footage will require different amounts of space depending on its compression algorithm, frame rate, resolution, and more.
7 things you didn’t know your Amazon Alexa smart display could do
Your Alexa-powered smart display has a lot of features you might not know about, like the ability to make restaurant reservations.
7 things you didn’t know Alexa could do on an Amazon Echo smart speaker
Your Amazon Alexa smart speaker is jam-packed with features, many of which are lesser-known but incredibly useful.
5 things you didn’t know your Google Assistant smart speaker could do
Google Assistant smart speakers have a lot of features you might not know about, like the ability to listen for breaking glass.
I didn’t think I could grow veggies at home, but a smart garden showed me how
Rise gardens is an indoor hydroponic garden with Wi-Fi and built-in LED lights that lets you grow anything, anywhere.
Weather alerts may be the smartest use of smart lights. They can save your life
Tie the National Weather Service RSS feed to your smart lights for a visual weather alert system.
Why privacy shutters on security cameras make all the difference
Privacy shutters provide assurance that your camera is not watching you, but not all privacy shutters are created equal. Some types have clear advantages.
Hex Home gives us a glimpse of how Wi-Fi is used for motion detection
Security cameras can be invasive inside of the home, which is why Home Hex offers an intriguing alternative with motion detection through Wi-Fi.
Here’s why it’s beneficial to use local storage with your security camera
Local storage offers benefits that cloud storage does not, including lower cost, better data security, and the potential for better-quality video recordings.
Should you continue to buy air purifiers to protect you from the coronavirus?
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is still a global health concern, even with a vaccine. Should you still continue to buy air purifiers for protection?
You shouldn’t be shocked that the HomePod Mini has a hidden sensor
The Apple HomePod Mini was recently discovered to have a temperature and humidity sensor. It might shock you, but hidden sensors are more common than you think.
Secure your property with this top-rated driveway alarm from Amazon
Secure your home, garage, and property with the easy to set up Guardline Wireless Driveway Alarm Kit from Amazon.
New Roborock S7 Robot Vacuum is coming to Amazon this month
The Roborock S7 robot vacuum is a top-of-the-line mopping-vacuum hybrid and goes on sale at Amazon this month.
Google Nest Hub teases radar tech as the future of smart home privacy
Radar tech can measure the number of occupants in a space with more accuracy than motion sensors and has the potential to be the future of the smart home.
Everything we know about the next Google Nest Hub
Here is everything we know about the rumored new Google Nest Hub smart display, including potential features, price, and release window.
Are robot mops safe when children and pets are present?
Robot mops are convenient, but do they leave behind harmful chemicals that might put children and pets at risk?
5G’s arrival has great implications for the smart home’s growth
The speed and low latency of 5G networks holds a lot of potential for improving smart home devices and giving users better control overall.
The new iRobot Roomba 694 is the robot vacuum you want to buy in 2021
The new iRobot Roomba 694 is an affordable entry-level robot vacuum and it ships for free!
Are your kids choosing video games over homework? Smart home tech can help
Video games are big distractions with remote learning, so here are some way smart home tech can help to make sure they're doing homework.
A Black woman invented home security systems. Big Tech gave them racial bias
Marie Van Brittan Brown was a nurse who began the home security revolution that directly led to the current and somewhat troubled ecosystem.
5 ways a smart home can help you prepare for Valentine’s Day
Your smart home can help you prepare for the perfect Valentine's Day date by setting the mood, music, and more.
You might not think typing to Alexa is practical, but you’d be surprised
Type with Alexa allows you to command your smart assistant with text, not voice. It's still in early access, but already shows a lot of promise.
5 ways to make your smart home display more useful while working from home
A smart display can control your smart home, host Zoom meetings, and read your schedule. All combined, it can make your work from home experience better.
The true cost of connected cocktail and beer machines
Thinking about buying one of those fancy cocktail or beer machines to enjoy some of alcoholic beverages at home? There's more to them than just their cost.
Remote work isn’t the future. And that may be for the best
Don't let our current pandemic-driven remote work situation fool you: Working exclusively from home probably won't be the norm in the future.
Household electrical usage increased in 2020. Here’s how a smart home can help
Due to heatwaves, the pandemic, and wildfires across much of the country, energy usage increased nationwide for an increase of $1.21 billion in costs.
Your air purifier isn’t protecting you from this silent killer. It should be
Air purifiers help filter the air inside homes. While many do this, very few of them can actually detect an invisible gas that can be fatal.
5 smart home tech trends we saw at CES 2021
CES 2021 saw a number of emerging trends in the smart home industry, such as improved security and an increased focus on health-based technology.
The future of cooking: How a robotic chef is cooking up a crazy new kitchen
Today, our kitchens have things like ovens, fridges, stovetops, toasters, and microwaves. Tomorrow, they might just have built-in robotic sous chefs.