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Philips Hue bulb on a bleached wood plank.

How to reset Philips Hue bulbs

How to reset Philips Hue bulbs

Philips Hue bulbs are easy to reset. Learn how to return your smart lights to their factory settings with or without the bridge accessory.
The AeroGarden Harvest on a countertop beside the sink.

This sale gets you an AeroGarden Smart Garden from $45

This sale gets you an AeroGarden Smart Garden from $45

The AeroGarden Smart Garden range is great for helping you establish an indoor garden. Much of it is on sale at Woot right now.
The Ecovacs Deebot T10 Omni docked.

Ecovacs Deebot T10 Omni review: impressive cleaning, almost automated

Ecovacs Deebot T10 Omni review: impressive cleaning, almost automated

The Ecovacs Deebot T10 Omni is a powerful robot vacuum that's held back by its lack of automation. Still, it might be a great option for certain households.
The Ring Indoor Cam mounted on a wall.

Ring’s new indoor camera features a built-in privacy shutter

Ring’s new indoor camera features a built-in privacy shutter

The new Ring Indoor Cam features a built-in privacy shutter that disables both audio and video recording. The device goes on sale May 24 and retails for $60.
traeger ironwood 650 grill smoker deal woot april 2023 smart and

This deal saves you $300 on this Traeger Smart Grill and Smoker

This deal saves you $300 on this Traeger Smart Grill and Smoker

It's time to barbecue with this Woot! deal that offers a Traeger smart grill and smoker at an incredible discount, but only for the next few days! Hurry!
The Nest Hub Max on a table.

Alexa vs. Google Home: which smart home platform is best?

Alexa vs. Google Home: which smart home platform is best?

Alexa and Google Home are two of the best smart home platforms around, but which one is better for you? Here's a comparison to help you decide.
GE Cync lights set up in gaming room.

Best smart lights for Google Home

Best smart lights for Google Home

The Google ecosystem can help you manage your home lighting seamlessly and smoothly. Here's a look at the best smart lights for Google Home in 2023.
The Jackery Explorer 290 solar generator with SolarSaga solar panel against a white background.

Best Buy sale drops this Jackery solar generator under $500

Best Buy sale drops this Jackery solar generator under $500

Ditch the grid with the Jackery Explorer 290 solar generator, which is just $440 at Best Buy right now, and even includes a 100-watt solar panel.
Apple HomePod 2023 in a home office.

How to enable Sound Recognition on your HomePod and receive smoke alarm alerts

How to enable Sound Recognition on your HomePod and receive smoke alarm alerts

The HomePod and HomePod mini can now send alerts to your smartphone to let you know when a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm is going off. Here's how it works.
Product still of the Awair Element, tabletop

The best air quality monitors

The best air quality monitors

Toxic particles can wreak havoc on your indoor air, but an air quality monitor can alert you to these unseeable pests. Here are our favorite monitors for 2023.
Eufy S220 SoloCam solar-powered security camera mounted to side of house.

For Earth Day 2023, Recycle the Old and Go Green with eufy Security

For Earth Day 2023, Recycle the Old and Go Green with eufy Security

For Earth Day 2023, we should be more eco-friendly with our choices. Eufy aims to help with a new security trade-in program and a discount on its S220 SoloCam.
Ikea Starkvind air purifier

10 tips to make the most of your air purifier

10 tips to make the most of your air purifier

If you're learning how to use a smart air purifier, we have tips and answers to commonly asked questions to help you get the cleanest air at home.
A person standing in a living room while looking at a Google device.

Your Google smart home devices just got a lot less talkative

Your Google smart home devices just got a lot less talkative

Google is expanding its chime alert feature to a variety of new devices, which should streamline the process of giving voice commands to your smart home.
The MowRo RM24 mower.

Never mow again: This robot lawn mower is $250 off at Amazon

Never mow again: This robot lawn mower is $250 off at Amazon

Keep your front yard trimmed with the MowRo RM24 robot lawn mower, which is on sale from Amazon for $649 after a $250 discount on its sticker price of $899.
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra cleaning up pet fur.

Roomba vs. Roborock: Which smart vacuum is better?

Roomba vs. Roborock: Which smart vacuum is better?

Roomba and Roborock robot vacuums are both popular options for automated cleaning around the home, but which is the best? Here's how they compare.
A person controlling the Nest Thermostat.

The Nest Thermostat is the first smart thermostat with Matter support

The Nest Thermostat is the first smart thermostat with Matter support

The Nest Thermostat now supports Matter, making it the first smart thermostat to work with the interoperability standard.
An EcoFlow Wave 2 air conditioner and heat pump inside a Mitsubishi Delica van.

I turned my van into an office with a battery-powered AC and heat pump

I turned my van into an office with a battery-powered AC and heat pump

The EcoFlow Wave 2 is an air conditioner, a heat pump, and my ticket to comfortably working from anywhere in my van. But it comes with some quirks.
The EcoFlow Glacier is a fridge shaped like a cooler with its own battery,

Goodbye, coolers. The EcoFlow Glacier doesn’t need ice — it makes it

Goodbye, coolers. The EcoFlow Glacier doesn’t need ice — it makes it

With just a bit of sun, the superefficient EcoFlow Glacier kept our beer cold and our ice frozen without ever running out of battery.
The Nanoleaf Essential lineup installed in a home theater.

How to fix the Nanoleaf unreachable error

How to fix the Nanoleaf unreachable error

If your Nanoleaf product is showing up as "unreachable," you'll be glad to know there are several ways to fix the issue. Here's a look at what you need to do.
iRobot Roomba j7 plus 7550 robot vacuum in charging dock by entryway.

Your Roomba robot vacuum now doubles as a security guard

Your Roomba robot vacuum now doubles as a security guard

Select users can now activate the Remote Check-In feature on their Roomba j7, which lets the device function as a makeshift security camera.
Growatt INFINITY 1300 in cold weather charging

Save $300 on Growatt’s Latest INFINITY 1300 Portable Power Station, Right Now

Save $300 on Growatt’s Latest INFINITY 1300 Portable Power Station, Right Now

The Growatt INFINITY 1300 portable power station is currently available at a discount during its pre-sale, allowing you to save $300 on this versatile system.
ecoflow river 2 pro review hero

EcoFlow River 2 Pro Review: A fast-charging power station with lots of polish

EcoFlow River 2 Pro Review: A fast-charging power station with lots of polish

The EcoFlow River 2 Pro is a great power station that charges up really quickly. Is that speed really necessary, though?
Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) LED light ring

What does the Amazon Echo yellow ring color mean?

What does the Amazon Echo yellow ring color mean?

Your Echo device has an LED indicator to provide all sorts of useful Alexa information. Let's take a look at what the common yellow ring light means for users!
Amazon Echo Show 10.

The most common Echo Show problems and how to fix them

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.
Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) with Clock on table.

Most common Amazon Echo Dot problems, and how to fix them

Most common Amazon Echo Dot problems, and how to fix them

Echo Dots are easy to use and fun to play with, but sometimes they can run into trouble. Here are six of the most common Dot issues and how to fix them.
Roborock S4 Max cleaning a carpet.

How to choose a robot vacuum

How to choose a robot vacuum

Considering getting some robot housekeeping help? Shopping for a robot can be intimidating. Here's what to know before you buy a robot vacuum for your home.
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra in a kitchen.

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra vs. Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra: Is the latest robot vacuum worth it?

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra vs. Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra: Is the latest robot vacuum worth it?

The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is a powerful device, but would you be better off snagging the cheaper Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra instead? Here's a closer look.
Nest Secure top

The best DIY home security systems

The best DIY home security systems

DIY home security systems allow you to put together your own smart home security system how you want it, without hefty subscription and installation fees.
The Numi 2.0 Smart Toilet

The 5 weirdest smart home gadgets of 2023

The 5 weirdest smart home gadgets of 2023

From smart toilets to smart toasters, here's a look at five of the weirdest smart home gadgets you can purchase in 2023.
The Yummly smart meat thermometer against a white background alongside a smartphone using the Yummly app.

The Roll’s Royce of smart wireless meat thermometers is $30 off

The Roll’s Royce of smart wireless meat thermometers is $30 off

Grab a huge discount on a device that will help you ring in the spring grilling season with the Yummly smart meat thermometer.
The Roborock Q7 Max+ in action cleaning crumbs off of carpet.

How to clean a Roborock robot vacuum

How to clean a Roborock robot vacuum

While your Roborock robot vacuum can help keep your home clean, it's up to you to maintain the robot itself. Here's how to clean your Roborock robot vacuum.
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra in its dock.

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra review: set it and forget it

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra review: set it and forget it

The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is a remarkable robot that automates all your floor-cleaning needs. It's expensive, but there is no doubt that it's worth every penny.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock with open door

Amazon is having a big sale on August smart locks – from $127

Amazon is having a big sale on August smart locks – from $127

Improve your home's security by installing an August Home smart lock, which are currently on sale from Amazon with discounts that make them as cheap as $127.
The Amazon Smart Plug on a wall socket.

Save 20% on an Amazon Smart Plug and make any device smart

Save 20% on an Amazon Smart Plug and make any device smart

The Amazon Smart Plug, which can transform non-smart appliances into smart devices with the help of Alexa, is currently available from Amazon for just $20 each.