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The latest news, reviews, and discussions about everything related to your home. From Amazon’s Alexa-powered smart speakers to cooking apps to connected lights and security cameras, Digital Trends has the inside scoop on the latest happenings in the smart home space.

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The Google Home app finally has the big redesign you’ve been waiting for

By Peter Hunt Szpytek
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The new Nest Doorbell has an hour of onboard video storage

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I replaced my fancy coffee machine with a smart tea kettle, and I love it

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The Eufy Edge Security System offers better recognition chops and solar-powered cameras

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What we want to see from Google’s fall event

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Despite its new features, Astro is still impractical for most people

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Amazon Devices & Services livestream: Alternatives to every announced product

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Best cheap space heater deals for October 2022

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Smart speakers vs. smart displays: Which is right for you?

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The history of the Amazon Echo

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The best robot vacuums for high-pile carpet

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Experts warn AI assistants are hurting the social development of children

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Astro looking at an open front door of a home.

Amazon Astro gets new pet- and security-focused features

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Amazon Astro in a build with Ring Virtual Security Guard on its screen.

Everything announced at Amazon’s 2022 Fall Event: new Echos, Fire TVs, Kindle Scribe, and more

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Samsung Bespoke Jet review: aesthetic, powerful cleaning at a cost
The Samsung Bespoke Jet is a powerful vacuum cleaner that looks great in your living room, but does a vacuum cleaner need to be art?
By Patrick Hearn
Samsung Bespoke Jet in an empty hallway.
Emporia Smart Plug review: everything you’d want from a smart plug
The Emporia Smart Plug offers remote control of your electronics and tons of energy-monitoring features.
By Jon Bitner
Four Emporia Smart Plugs displayed on a wooden table.
Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro review: one really smart oven
We put the Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro smart oven and it's app to the test over three months. Is it worth its $400 price tag?
By Joni Blecher
Breville Joule Oven Air Fry Pro with app.
Abby Grow Box review: a green thumb for everyone
The Abby Grow Box is an automated, hydroponic indoor garden that is a great option for aspiring gardeners.
By Jon Bitner
The Abby Grow Box installed under floating stairs next to a plant.
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What is Amazon’s Alexa, and what can it do?
Echo 4th Gen speaker on table.
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Amazon Echo Show 15 Smart Display on a wall.
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Echo 4th Gen speaker on table.
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New Amazon Echos bring ‘dot displays’ and mesh networking, plus models for kids and cars
The Echo Dot with Clock sits on a table.
Amazon’s Halo Rise is an alarm clock, sleep tracker, and wake-up light in one
The Amazon Halo Rise displaying a wake-up light.
The best smart home devices for 2022
An iRobot Roomba 694 next to a wall, vacuuming pet hair.
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Vont smart bulb with Alexa voice control support.
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The most common Instant Pot problems and how to fix them
By Erika Rawes, Tyler Lacoma
The Instant Pot Duo Mini on a counter.
Which Instant Pot should you buy? All of the models compared
By Erika Rawes, Simon Sage
How to set up an Amazon Echo
By Michael Bizzaco, Erika Rawes
Amazon Echo 4th Gen smart speaker on a table.
The best Google Home tips, tricks, and Easter eggs
By Erika Rawes
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How to set up your Google Home, Home Mini, or Nest Hub device
By Erika Rawes, Gia Liu
The Nest Hub Max front view.
How to set up geofencing for Alexa
By Tyler Lacoma
Super Bowl commercial featuring Amazon Alexa.
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Nest Audio on Table.
How to see your photos and albums on an Echo Show display
Photo of nice modern house on Echo Show 8
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Ring video doorbells are 30% off at Best Buy right now
By Aaron Mamiit
The Ring Video Doorbell in Satin Nickel, installed beside a doorway.
This super cheap mini air fryer is only $25 at Walmart today
By Nina Derwin
Mini air fryer on a white background.
The famous Dyson bladeless fan is on sale at Walmart — save $200!
By Nina Derwin
Dyson Pure Cool Air Purifier on a white background.
Best appliance sales and deals for 2022
By Bruce Brown
Samsung Kitchen Appliance Package in a kitchen with blue cabinets.
Best Blink camera deals for October 2022
By Bruce Brown
Blink Home System security cameras on a kitchen counter.
Best bidet toilet seat deals for October 2022
By Bruce Brown
The bathroom is the last frontier of the smart home.
Best Prime Day Keurig Deals 2022: What to expect in October
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Best Prime Day Air Fryer Deals: What to expect on October 11
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Best Prime Day Instant Pot Deals: Early sales happening now
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Best Prime Day Ring Doorbell Deals: What to expect in October
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Best Prime Day Robot Vacuum Deals: What to expect in October
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Best Apple Prime Day Deals: Predictions for the October sale
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Best Google Home and Google Nest deals for October 2022
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Best dishwasher deals for October 2022
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Best air conditioner deals for October 2022
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