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Woman vacuuming floor with Dyson V11 Outsize Total Clean Cordless Vacuum.

Best cordless vacuum deals: Big discounts on Dyson, Shark, and more

Clean your home easily and more efficiently by shopping any of these cordless vacuum deals that we've highlighted here, for a Dyson or a cheaper alternative.
The Yale Assure Lock 2 Smart Lock Deadbolt keypad being used by someone.

How to remove a home from your Yale account Keychain

iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum.

Best Roomba deals: Top robot vacuums from as little as $160

Google Nest Home devices.

Best Google Nest deals: Save on Nest Thermostat, Hubs, and Doorbell

The Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum with its laser.

Best Dyson deals: Cordless vacuums, purifying fans, and beauty

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Fitness deals: treadmills, ellipticals, weights on sale

The Arlo Pro 5S installed outside on a wall.

Arlo Pro 5S vs. Ring Stick Up Cam Pro: Which is the best premium security camera?

The Echo Pop sitting on a countertop.

Flash deal gets you an Amazon Echo Pop for $20 — that’s 50% off

The Wyze Cam v4 installed outside.

Blink Mini 2 vs. Wyze Cam v4: Which is the better budget security camera?

The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam next to a smartphone.

Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam vs. Ring Stick Up Cam Pro: Which is better for your home?

A woman using a Theragun Prime handheld percussive massage device on her upper back.

Theragun sale at Best Buy: Up to $60 off the massage gun

The Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam Starlight on a shelf.

Ring is launching its first integrated pan-tilt security camera later this year

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Anker SOLIX X1 solar battery storage outside with family nearby
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Anker SOLIX X1 offers effective solar power storage for your home backup

The Anker SOLIX X1 is a home backup and solar power storage solution that incorporates some truly innovative features. You have to read it to believe it.
Several Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch models on a yellow background.

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch picks up new features with the Z-Wave Smart Module

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch now comes bundled with the Z-Wave Smart Module, allowing you to sync the smart lock with products beyond the Yale catalog.
The Roku Smart Home Indoor Camera on colored background.

Roku (yes, Roku) make a home security camera, and it’s discounted today

The Roku Smart Home Indoor Security Camera is an inexpensive solution to your indoor security needs. It's on sale right now.
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Save $400 on Samsung’s new AI-powered robot vacuum

Grab a super powerful and intelligent robot vacuum from Samsung for $400 off and have the cleanest home possible for less.
Nix Mini 2 color scanner used to capture precise color tones on a toy

This is the best smart accessory you didn’t know you needed

The Nix Mini 2 is a smart, portable color wizard that scans colors in the real world and transposes them to digital formats. It syncs with your mobile devices.
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra model that hooks up to plumbing.

What to know before connecting the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra to your drainage system

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra can connect to your plumbing system for a fully automated home-cleaning experience. Here's what to know before the install.
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra placed in its dock.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra vs. Roborock S8 Max Ultra: Which is the better robot vacuum?

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra and Roborock S8 Max Ultra are two of the best robot vacuums on the market. But which is better for your home? Here's what to know.
Narwal Freo X Ultra with dock in home

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra vs. Narwal Freo X Ultra: Which is the best premium robot vacuum?

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra and Narwal Freo X Ultra are two of the best robot vacuums of 2024. But is the Roborock or Narwal product better for your home?
The Nanoleaf Skylight lighting up a room various shades of purple.

How to reset the Nanoleaf Skylight

You can perform a soft reset or factory reset on the Nanoleaf Skylight, and neither task should take more than a few minutes. Here's what you need to know.
A Samsung smart range with the Smart Oven camera.

Samsung Spring Sale: Get up to $915 off smart ranges today

You can get discounts of up to $915 if you buy a smart range from Samsung's Spring Black Friday sale, but you need to hurry as the offers will likely end soon.
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra placed in its dock.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra vs. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo: Which premium robot vacuum is best?

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra and Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo are two of the best robot vacuums of 2024. But which is better for your home?
A DeWalt drill being used.

DeWalt Spring Black Friday sale: Power tools and accessories from $15

Amazon has a huge sale on DeWalt power tools with hundreds of tools and accessories heavily discounted. Here's what we recommend.
iRobot Roomba 694 at Best Buy - WiFi connected robot vacuum

Snag this Roomba robot vacuum while it’s discounted to $180

The iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum is down to a more affordable $180 from Crutchfield, so if you need help in cleaning your floors, you should shop this offer.
Man using BLUETTI AC240 portable power station while camping to cook
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This BLUETTI portable power station is truly weatherproof

The BLUETTI AC240 portable power station is weather-resistant and ideal for use everywhere. Indoors, outdoors, on the road, and beyond.
A SimpliSafe outdoor camera monitoring a stranger.

SimpliSafe is now using AI to prevent burglars from entering your home

SimpliSafe's Live Guard Outdoor Protection is in currently in early access and uses AI and live monitoring on outdoor cameras to stop crimes before they happen.
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Samsung’s new Smart Refrigerators are already discounted

Samsung has a great sale on its latest Smart Refrigerators with deep discounts of up to $1,200 off select models.
The Freo X Plus vacuuming pet hair.

The Narwal Freo X Plus is an entry-level robot vacuum loaded with premium features

Despite premium specs like 7,800 Pa of suction, a retractable mop, and a dustbin that holds up to seven weeks of dirt, the Narwal Freo X Plus costs just $400.
The iHome AutoVac Juno robot vacuum cleaning the floor.

This Wi-Fi robot vacuum is discounted from $199 to $79

The iHome AutoVac Juno Robot Vacuum is an incredibly cheap robot vacuum which has many of the key benefits you need. It's on sale right now.
Amazon Echo Show 10.

The most common Echo Show problems and how to fix them

Is your Echo Show giving you issues? Here the most common bugs that pop up with the Amazon smart display and several fixes you can try.
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The most common Google Home problems and how to fix them

Google Home and Nest devices are smart, but they aren't perfect: Here are the most common issues, and what solutions we've found work best to address them.
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra on hard floors.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review: an innovative and automated robot vacuum

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra picked up new mopping and vacuuming skills that make it one of the most exciting robot vacuums you can buy.
Screenshots from Best Buy's new shopping app for the Vision Pro.

Apple’s Vision Pro headset can now be used to shop at Best Buy

A new app from Best Buy lets folks with an Apple Vision Pro shop at its online store. AR features allow customers to see how products would look in the home.

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