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DVR vs. NVR: What’s the difference?

Let's discuss the similarities and differences between DVR and NVR security systems. Which is better, and which should you buy?
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Molekule adds an Air Score to its Air Pro purifier

Molekule turns on its new sensor in the Air Pro purifier that provides an easy-to-read score for your air quality.
The Philips Hue Inara brings smart lighting to the outdoors.

Philips Hue expands smart lighting to the great outdoors

Philips Hue announces its new additions to its outdoor light line: The Lucca, Inara, and Resonate wall lights.
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Inside a modern mansion full of art, automation, and open air

In this episode of Home Genius, our hosts tour an art-packed party pad that's designed to handle common household chores autonomously.
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5 things we’d like to see in the next HomeKit update

These are the five biggest things we want to see from Apple in the next HomeKit features.
Now you can do chores while your baby sleeps on the Cloud smart mattress

Babysense Cloud smart mattress monitors your baby’s sleep

Babysense has announced its new Cloud smart mattress that can track when your baby is about to wake up, has trouble sleeping, or needs to be changed.
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Renpho teams up with MyFitnessPal to make smart tracking that much easier

Renpho and MyFitnessPal announce the integration of services to help people track health and wellness more accessible.
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HomeValet launches the Smart Box, a secure container for all your deliveries

HomeValet announces their Smart Box and paired app. The Smart Box is a secure and smart, outdoor container for your deliveries and groceries.
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How to watch YouTube on a Google Nest Hub Smart Display

Learn how easy it is to watch and control YouTube on your Google Nest Hub smart display.
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Sleep Number’s New 360 Smart Bed monitors and improves sleep health as you age

Sleep Number announces its new 360 Smart Bed that has new hardware and uses A.I. and machine learning to improve your sleep health as you age.
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The Chillax Baby Mood AI Smart Monitor focuses on privacy

Chillax announces its unique Baby Mood AI smart baby monitor with AI and machine learning that grows with your baby.
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Moen expands its MotionSense Wave touchless faucet line to the bathroom

Moen introduces its new MotionSense Wave bathroom faucets that you can control using touchless hand gestures.
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The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential drops Google Assistant for Alexa

Lenovo announces its new Smart Clock Essential powered by Amazon Alexa instead of Google Assistant.
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Samsung SmartThings announces new partnerships for smart energy

SmartThings announces its new partnership with other companies to get closer to its goals of providing users with accessible energy management solutions.
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Airthings debuts new View line of air quality monitors at CES 2022

Airthings has announced new products for its View Line at CES, the View Radon, View Pollution, and View Plus.
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Amazon brings Matter support to several smart home devices

Amazon has announced that it is adding Frustration-Free Setup to more Matter-enabled devices from its own and other brands.
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How to organize your work from home with Google Workday routine

How to set up the Google Home Workday routine to help with your work from home schedule.
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Eufy introduces its dual camera smart video doorbell

Eufy's new Video Doorbell Dual is equipped with two cameras: One for guests and one for packages.
The Eufy Security Garage Cam and Door Sensor

Eufy’s smart garage door controller has a built-in camera

Eufy announces their Security Garage-Control Cam and Cam Plus with built-in camera and door sensor.
The Owlet Dream Duo combo.

The Owlet Dream Duo and Dream Sock help monitor and improve babies’ sleep health

The new Dream Sock and Dream Duo help you monitor and improve your baby's sleep health and patterns with comfortable accessories.
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How to turn your iPad into smart display

Learn how to set up your iPad as a smart display and HomeKit Home hub. Also find out why you might want to enable Guided Access.
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How your smart home can enhance your holiday party

Use these setups and tips this holiday season to have your smart home ease any stress for you and your guests.
The Xfinity Home Video Doorbell works with xFi security to resist cyberattacks.

New Xfinity Home Video Doorbell coming soon to all Xfinity customers

Xfinity's new Home Video Doorbell is available to all Xfinity Home customers and comes with advanced cybersecurity protection for the total home.
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How to add Google Assistant routines to your home screen

Learn how and why you might want to add your Google Assistant routines as widgets to the home screen of an Android device.
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The best Google Home routines and how to use them

Google Home routines can help automate your life and save time by doing multiple things at once. Here are some of the best routines we've found.
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The South Korean smart home hack is the stuff of nightmares

A group of hackers in Korea recorded and distributed photo and video files from the smart home security devices of over 700 apartment complexes.
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Capstone Connected launches its smart mirrors built for all lifestyles

Capstone Connected releases its Thin Cast smart mirror with touchscreen capabilities, Android OS, and dual speakers.
RainStick

RainStick recycles your water while you shower to reduce waste and energy

The RainStick Wi-Fi-enabled smart shower can save up to 80% on water and energy use thanks to its unique way of recycling and cleaning water.
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Make room for the Amazon Echo Show 15, pre-orders go live

Amazon's new smart display, the Echo Show 15, is now available for pre-order at just $250 and should arrive by Christmas.
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This fold-up smart home gym packs 100+ exercises, takes up minimal space

Speediance is an all-in-one smart home gym that provides a touchscreen, A.I. assistance, and more than 100 exercises in a space-saving package.