How to convert your window blinds into smart blinds
Smart blinds can be prohibitively expensive, but DIY conversion kits can save money while providing all of the same benefits.
Here’s how to throw a killer Halloween party with your smart home
With Halloween just around the corner, it's the perfect time to use smart home technology to make your home the spookiest one around.
Self-emptying robot vacuums: Do you really need one?
Self-emptying robot vacuums make cleaning your floors smarter and more efficient. But do you really need one? Here's a look at the benefits and drawbacks.
Amazon Astro: everything you need to know about this home robot
This is everything you need to know about Amazon's home robot, Astro, including its capabilities, price, and more.
Tech, tricks, and techniques to help you cook a perfect holiday meal
Cooking a holiday dinner takes a lot of prep work, but smart kitchen gadgets can help you streamline the process and spend more time with family.
iRobot Roomba j7+ vs. Samsung Jet Bot AI+: Robot vacuums offer distinct features
Both the iRobot Roomba j7+ and the Samsung Jet Bot A.I.+ are powerful robot vacuums. Which one is the right pick for your home?
More than a year later, Ring Always Home Cam goes on sale through invite system
The Ring Always Home Cam will be available through an invitation system. If you're interested, you can sign up today.
Best Alexa settings to update right now
Changing a few settings in your Amazon Echo can turn Alexa from a good smart assistant to a great one. Change these five settings to improve your experience.
Flying and roving security cams are here, but are we ready for them?
There are now flying, roving, autonomous security cameras. Are they helpful, or are we facing a HAL 9000 situation?
7 things you didn’t know your home security system could do
Your home security system can do more than just watch for broken windows or open doors. It might even save you money.
Parrot’s 4G-connected Anafi Ai drone is the Google Maps car of the skies
Parrot's new 4G-connected Anafi Ai drone has no range limits and a powerful camera for breathtaking photography.
Nest commits to increasing its transparency around privacy and security
Nest has updated it security and privacy standards to be more clear about what kind of information it collects and what that information is used for.
The last thing we need is to connect smart home gear to Ethernet
There are benefits to using Ethernet, but Wi-Fi is more than sufficient in most cases. Ethernet should be a last resort.
Swann 4K Thermal Sensing Security Camera Review: High-quality video at a price
It reduces the number of false alarms, provides 200 feet of night vision, and much more, but can get pricey.
Spectators surprised by man flying through Times Square on a hoverboard
A man recently zoomed through Times Square on a hoverboard. Was it a great marketing stunt for Spider-Man, or will this be a consumer hoverboard?
Roborock H7 Cordless Vacuum Review: Lightweight contender with heavyweight punch
The Roborock H7 comes with subtle but much-needed improvements over previous iterations, including faster charging times.
New Level smart lock may be the smallest ever made, but it has tons of features
The Level Lock is the smallest smart lock ever made, with a host of smart features like touch, voice, and keycard control.
Don’t sweat rising electric bills: Smart bed covers keep you cool and save money
Smart mattress covers like the Eight Sleep Pod Pro can help keep you cool at night despite rising temperatures without raising your utility bill.
Fingerbot Plus has more pressing power to make dumb appliances smart
The Fingerbot Plus can activate almost any switch and turn any regular device into a smart device.
Nanoleaf Elements Review: Smart lighting from the forest
The Nanoleaf Elements are natural, wood-themed smart light tiles that stand out from the competition with both their aesthetic and features.