Qualifying Google Fi customers can receive a Google Nest Mini for free
If you were a Google Fi customer as of December 9 of this year, you qualify to receive a Nest Home Mini for free. The smart speaker is one of the easiest ways to experience the benefits of a smart assistant and all the control it brings to a smart home.
The iRobot Genius 4.0 update makes Roombas even smarter
The iRobot Genius 4.0 software update has rolled out, bringing with it new features and capabilities.
Sorry, there’s no new HomePod on the way
Apple said nothing about a new HomePod in today's stream, leaving fans asking when HomeKit will get its next upgrade.
Fitbit Sense review: One of the best wearable sleep trackers
The Fitbit Sense is a small, compact wearable that tracks a lot of valuable health information -- all for an affordable price.
I had the best cardio workout of my life while boxing in VR
Liteboxer VR gamifies working out in the best way possible, but is it an effective workout?
What I learned after tracking my home’s air quality for a week
The air quality in your home might not be as great as you imagine. An indoor air quality monitor can show surprising insights and tips on how to breathe easier.
Govee Neon Rope Light review: Colorful spaghetti noodles for your wall
The Govee Neon Rope Light is a flexible, colorful light strip that can be used to spell out letters or create light-up patterns on your wall.
Is assemble-it-yourself smart tech the way of the future?
My Ikea Starkvind air purifier arrived in several pieces that I had to put together on my own. Is this the future of smart home tech?
How to set up a Blink Outdoor Camera
The Blink Outdoor Camera is easy to set up, but it takes a little bit of time to complete the process. Follow our step-by-step guide to set up your cam.
How to customize an Echo Home screen
Learn how to customize the Echo Home screen and you will get far more utility from the device than with the basic layout.
Blink Video Doorbell review: An affordable starting point
The Blink Video Doorbell combines affordability with functionality for solid, reliability front door security.
Is your Amazon Echo, Alexa, or Ring down today? You aren’t alone
Outages at Amazon Web Services have caused malfunctions for Amazon, Ring, Disney Plus, and other platforms.
Why the bathroom is the final frontier of the smart home
The bathroom is the final frontier of smart home technology, and the reason is clear: No one wants something listening or speaking to them in the bathroom.
Neato D10 Review: Putting the D in deep clean
The Neato D10 provides a better, deeper clean than the competition thanks to its unique shape and versatile cleaning modes.
7 things you didn’t know the Echo Show 15 could do
The Echo Show 15 is the largest Alexa smart display, and it's capable of much more than just controlling your smart home.
Wyze Scale S review: Highly functional and affordable
The Wyze Scale S is an affordable, easy-to-use smart scale that gives a large amount of information and is perfect for the average user.
CES 2022 felt a bit lacking in the smart home department
Perhaps the biggest smart home trend of CES 2022 is that there wasn't one. Despite a wave of interesting announcements, no pattern stood out.
Why Matter is the most important smart home trend from CES 2022
There were a lot of tech trends at CES 2022, but one stands out above the rest: The rapid adoption of Matter among smart home companies.
Black & Decker enters the cocktail-machine market with the Bev
The Bev is Black & Decker's entry into the world of cocktail makers. The $300 device can hold up to five bottles of booze.
The Arlo Security System brings all-in-one functionality thanks to its multisensor
At CES 2022, Arlo announced the Arlo Security System, as well as their new membership in the Matter Alliance.
Wemo expands its home security lineup with a smart video doorbell
Wemo expands its lineup to include a Smart Video Doorbell that works exclusively with HomeKit Secure Video.
The Home Connectivity Alliance wants to bring you the smart home of your dreams
The Home Connectivity Alliance is a partnership between multiple smart home appliance companies that seeks to improve interoperability within the smart home.
Your Whirlpool smart oven can now act as an air fryer, too
Some of Whirlpool's smart ovens are getting over-the-air updates to include an air fry mode, as well as compatibility with a smart thermometer.
Smart home trends to look for in 2022
With a new year comes a new host of smart home innovations, especially as the industry looks to recover from the previous two years.
Govee Immersion Kit review: Making TV watching a more colorful experience
The Govee Immersion Kit extends the colors of your TV screen to the wall around it, drawing you deeper into anything you watch.
Exercise equipment that requires a subscription to work is the opposite of smart
When smart home gym equipment doesn't provide basic functionality without a subscription, it's anything but smart.
The LG PuriCare AeroTower cleans your air with just a whisper
The LG Puricare AeroTower will debut at CES 2022. The heater, fan, and air purifier combo has a sleek design and is whisper-quiet.
The best Alexa-compatible coffee makers
You can ask Alexa to brew your coffee with one of these compatible smart coffee makers from brands like Hamilton Beach and Keurig.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: A big screen with widgets we didn’t know we needed
The Amazon Echo Show 15 combines a large screen and a suite of different widgets to become one of the most useful smart displays yet.
Alexa can now tell you if you left the water on or the fridge door open
Alexa can now listen for the sound of running water or for beeping appliances, adding even more utility to the smart assistant.
Smart mugs look fancy, but insulated bottles keep drinks warmer for much longer
Smart mugs can keep your drink at a steady temperature for a while, but an insulated bottle keeps it at a warmer, drinkable temperature for longer.
This South Korean smart home hack is one more reason you should secure your home
The capture and sale of hundreds of photos and recordings in South Korea points at exactly why you need to secure your smart home devices.
The Ryse Smartshades are HomeKit-compatible conversion kits for your blinds
Ryse SmartShades offer a more affordable solution for retrofitting your existing blinds with smart functionality.
Why you need a smart carbon monoxide detector over a traditional one
A smart carbon monoxide detector offers numerous advantages over traditional ones, but their main strength is increased awareness.
Which security camera should you buy on Black Friday 2021?
The Arlo Pro 4 is the best pick for a home security camera this Black Friday. It's both an indoor and outdoor camera and features 2K resolution.
Need to weigh yourself? ‘Empathic technology’ may soon let you do it on a rug
NewTerritory proposes a set of design concepts called Empathic Technology to make smart home tech a literal part of the home.
Boxx brings body-sized punching bag workouts to the living room
Boxx is an at-home punching bag and glove combination that tracks the speed, count, and direction of your punches.
Wyze Cam Floodlight uses two cameras for double the coverage
The Wyze Cam Floodlight produces 2,600 lumens to illuminate your yard and startle away any uninvited guests.