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DJI Mavic 3 roars to the scene with dual-cam Hasselblad camera

The new DJI Mavic 3 drone once again raises the standard for both consumer and professional drones with improvements across the board.
Tempo Move comes in an attractive storage unit

Tempo Move is a more affordable home gym powered by Apple’s iPhone

Tempo Move brings gym-quality workouts and classes to your home without the crazy price tag of other at-home gyms.
Mirror Weights

Mirror’s stylish smart dumbbells and ankle weights track your form

Mirror is releasing a set of smart weights that track your form and suggest improvements while noting your progress down in its new Universal Health Score.
Lockly Flex Touch

Lockly Flex Touch ditches the bulk in favor of a slimmer fingerprint smart lock

The Lockly Flex Touch stores up to 99 fingerprints on a single lock, while its 3D biometric reader only picks up actual fingerprints.
Wyze Bulb White

Wyze Bulb White changes color temperature at all times to match the sun

The new Wyze Bulb White comes with a Sun Match feature, which syncs its brightness and color to the position of the sun.
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Samsung SmartThings is the latest ecosystem to join the Matter protocol

Samsung's SmartThings platform is the latest to join the Matter protocol. This addition means Matter will work with Samsung devices starting in 2022.
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Wyze Lamp Socket turns any dumb light bulb into a smart one

It's Wyze Week, and that means new products and great deals. The Wyze Solar Panel and Wyze Lamp Socket are the latest products to join the lineup.
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen 2021) on table.

Getting my smart home devices to switch Wi-Fi networks is annoying

If I swap my Wi-Fi network, I don't want to individually reconnect all of the smart devices in my home.
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Alexa is coming to retirement homes and hospitals to keep families in touch

Alexa Smart Properties is working with several senior living and hospital facilities to provide better levels of care and independence to patients.
Wyze Doorbell Pro

Wyze Video Doorbell Pro gets double the features at double the price

The new Wyze Video Doorbell Pro improves on the previous model with new features while still retaining a low price point.
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New HomePod Mini colors expose how stale Apple’s smart home lineup has become

Apple's HomeKit lags needs more than just new accessory colors if it hopes to compete with Amazon and Google in the smart home space.
Lovesac StealthTech

Lovesac integrates Harman Kardon speakers and wireless charging into its couches

Lovesac, the company best known for its modular couches, has partnered with Harman Kardon to include surround sound and wireless charging in its furniture.
Nanoleaf Lines placed on wall.

Nanoleaf Lines ditches the panels for a modular wall-mounted light bar design

The Lines are the newest entry in Nanoleaf's lineup. These smart lights can display up to 16 million different colors, match your music, and more.
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Eve MotionBlinds are HomeKit-enabled smart blinds with Thread support

The new Eve MotionBlind motors combined with HomeKit and Thread simplify installation, reduce energy usage, and much more.
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Capti smart bike ditches indoor biking boredom with games and realistic terrain

The Capti Smart Bike combines gaming and adaptive terrain adjustments to create a realistic outdoor riding experience inside your home.
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How to connect Alexa to lights

Amazon's Alexa makes it easy to connect your smart lights to your smart assistant for simple, streamlined control. Learn how to do it with these easy steps.
Bright Health Foot Relief

Infrared light therapy gadget touts relief to foot pain sufferers

The Bright Health Foot Relief devices promises pain relief through the use of infrared light targeted just beneath the skin to speed up healing.
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Amazon fall hardware event: Everything announced

Ring video doorbell leader

Here’s what I want to see in the next Ring Video Doorbell

The Ring Video Doorbell is one of the most advanced models available today, but there are still a few features we wish it had.
Echo Dot

Amazon will hold its annual fall event September 28

Amazon's annual fall event will take place on September 28, and the company will likely announce news about products, services, and more.
Wyze Cam Pan v2

The new Wyze Cam Pan v2 lets you set up a custom patrol route

The Wyze Cam Pan v2 constantly pans around your home to keep an eye out for trouble while also listening for the sound of smoke or CO alarms.
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen 2021) on table.

How to connect IFTTT with Alexa

Combining Alexa with IFTTT streamlines your smart home operation and unlocks brand new ways to use your smart assistant. Learn how to make Applets in Alexa.
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Home Depot’s Hubspace smart home line has me both excited and worried

Home Depot is launching Hubspace, a smart home platform built on the ideas of compatibility and ease of use.
Roborock S7 robot vacuum cleaning a rug on a hardwood floor.

Poop’s easy. Dodging wires is the holy grail of robot vacuum obstacle avoidance

Although robot vacuums can avoid poop, they're not quite so good at dodging wires and cables on the floor. This is why.
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Here’s what we want to see in the next Amazon Echo smart speaker

If Amazon announces a new smart speaker at its fall event, there are several features we'd like to see included.
Apple Fitness Plus on Apple One.

Apple Fitness+ now lets you work out with your friends

Apple Fitness+ now includes the Group Workouts feature, allowing users to compete against one another in workouts.
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The iRobot Roomba j7+ monitors your floors to avoid wires, pet droppings

The new iRobot Roomba j7+ is the smartest Roomba yet, capable of learning specific rooms and avoiding cables and pet waste.
Apple HomeKit app on smartphone.

Apple HomeKit has both the best and worst installation setups. Here’s why.

Apple's HomeKit simultaneously has one of the best and one of the worst installation processes, but it also shows the promise of what smart home could be.
Philips Hue and Spotify

Your Philips Hue lights can now sync to the beat of your Spotify music

Philips Hue has partnered with Spotify for a more streamlined, immersive music and light experience.
SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera

SimpliSafe adds outdoor camera with 8x zoom to its DIY lineup

The SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera has 8x digital zoom to help you see details even on the very edges of your yard.
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Smart home devices shouldn’t have so many little annoyances in the setup process

Every smart device has a different setup process. The entire industry could benefit from standardizing the setup process.
Nest Brush

NestBrush is a refillable toothbrush that cleans itself with UV light

The NestBrush is an electric toothbrush that automatically dispenses toothpaste and has a UV-C light to clean the bristles.
Swidget Customizable Outlet

The outlet is over 100 years old, and it needs a redesign for the smart home

The modern outlet in a home has been around for over 100 years old and it needs to change if it's going to keep up with the demands of the smart home.
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Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery Service expands to 4,000-plus cities

If you want to combat package theft, let Amazon deliver packages directly to your garage. This service is now available in more than 4,000 cities.
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Smart homes should include a safe word for emergency situations

The smart home can improve the security features it provides to homeowners by including a safe word that contacts authorities.
BodyGuardz 360 Camera in a hotel

BodyGuardz 360 review: Useful utility for on-the-go security

The BodyGuardz 360 is a powerful, portable camera plagued by numerous minor issues, the majority of which could be solved with a software update.
Ikea Starkvind air purifier

Ikea’s Starkvind does double duty as a smart air purifier and side table

Ikea has launched its first air purifier that's built into a side table, combining form and function to improve the air quality in your home.
A finger touching the Arlo Video Doorbell, mounted on a house wall.

5 smart home tech trends we saw at CES 2021

CES 2021 saw a number of emerging trends in the smart home industry, such as improved security and an increased focus on health-based technology.