Eve Weather is a HomeKit weather station that tracks your home’s microclimate
The smart Eve Weather provides more accurate readings of temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure.
Everything we know about the next Google Nest Hub
Here is everything we know about the rumored new Google Nest Hub smart display, including potential features, price, and release window.
Worried about germs? LIFX Clean antibacterial smart bulb is finally available
The LIFX Clean bulb kills up to 99% of bacteria after 12 hours of use.
Are robot mops safe when children and pets are present?
Robot mops are convenient, but do they leave behind harmful chemicals that might put children and pets at risk?
Arlo’s Essential Indoor Camera is the anti-Big Brother
The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera provides users with a physical privacy shield that disables video recording.
5G’s arrival has great implications for the smart home’s growth
The speed and low latency of 5G networks holds a lot of potential for improving smart home devices and giving users better control overall.
Upcoming Wyze Bulb Color smart lights have a bright future
The Wyze Bulb Color packs a lot of features into an affordable package. The new 16 million color bulbs will be available soon.
When standing isn’t enough, the NextErgo will have you doing yoga at your desk
The NextErgo is an A.I.-powered standing desk that keeps you accountable throughout the day thanks to built-in advanced sensors.
The iKuddle is a smart litter box that scoops the poop for you
If you own a cat, you know just how unpleasant it is to clean the litter box. The iKuddle is a Wi-Fi connected smart litter box that handles almost every step of the process for you. All you have to do is swap out the bag. The device is currently on Kickstarter for interested pet owners.
This subreddit can figure out everything about you by looking in your fridge
The food you eat (and how you store it) says a lot about you. A new subreddit called Fridge Detectives guesses who you are, what you do, and even where you live based on the contents of your refrigerator, often with a surprising amount of accuracy. All it takes is a quick photo of the interior.
Alexa can estimate how much electricity smart home devices consume
Alexa can tell you how much energy your smart devices use through the Energy Dashboard and act on hunches through the Proactive Hunches feature.
No need to estimate: Nanit’s smart sheet precisely measures your baby’s height
The Nanit Smart Sheet and Nanit Pro camera provide parents with information on their child's height and growth that you can provide to the pediatrician.
Security camera maker Kami dives into 24/7 home security monitoring
Kami and Cove have partnered to offer users a brand-new option for DIY home security and professional monitoring.
Not at home? Alexa can greet visitors for you on your Ring doorbell
Ring's new Smart Greetings feature allows Alexa to answer the doorbell if you aren't at home.
Got a song you love on your Echo? Alexa users can now share it with friends
Amazon's new feature lets you share your favorite music with friends. When listening to a song, just say "Hey Alexa, share this song" to beam it to a contact.
You might not think typing to Alexa is practical, but you’d be surprised
Type with Alexa allows you to command your smart assistant with text, not voice. It's still in early access, but already shows a lot of promise.
Amazon’s steamy Super Bowl ad for Alexa will leave you perplexed, uncomfortable
Advertisements are meant to grab your attention, and the new Alexa ad for the Super Bowl certainly does that, but maybe not in the way Amazon intended.
5 ways to make your smart home display more useful while working from home
A smart display can control your smart home, host Zoom meetings, and read your schedule. All combined, it can make your work from home experience better.
Smart home technology needs to be more private to handle personal health
With smart home technology that can take personal health information, the encryption and security surrounded data must be stronger than ever before.
The Netatmo home security system protects with a smart camera, sirens, and sensors
At IFA 2019, Netatmo announced a new security system that combines three separate components to provide whole home protection: The Netatmo smart camera, a 110-decibel siren, and door and window sensors. The devices are available now, with the siren available on the 26th.
Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell is HomeKit compatible and needs no subscription
The Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell has impressive home security features and is compatible with Apple HomeKit, all while charging no subscription fees.
Samsung’s Bixby-powered Galaxy Home has again missed its release window
The Samsung Galaxy Home has once again missed its release window and has ostensibly been delayed further. With no news yet on the device's status, fans wonder where the Bixby-powered smart assistant has gone, especially with the start of beta tests in Korea for the smaller Galaxy Home Mini.
The Samsung Galaxy Home is still MIA. Will it ever be released?
The Samsung Galaxy Home has missed numerous deadlines and has lost its "coming soon" page. Samsung has provided no official statement.
Philips Hue makes it easier to manage smart lights with new module and switch
The new Philips Hue Wall Switch Module maintains a connection to your lights even if the power switch is off, solving a problem that has plagued smart lights.
Got poop? Toto’s Wellness Toilet promises health advice based on poop analysis
In a time when hygiene is the primary focus, Toto's touchless technology in bathrooms reduces the potential for bacteria to spread.
Alarm.com Touchless Video Doorbell rings without actually being pressed
In a period when hygiene is more important than ever before, Alarm.com's new touchless video doorbell makes it easy to maintain social distance.
Arlo takes privacy seriously by shielding its new Essential Indoor Camera
Arlo's new Essential Indoor Camera has a physical privacy shield that blocks the lens from seeing anything, ensuring total privacy when not in use.
The best smart locks of CES 2021
Lockly, Eufy, and BenjiLock introduced new models at CES 2021 that were the most notable at the big show.
Ring rolls out end-to-end encryption for video to all customers
Data privacy is an important aspect of modern life. Ring has introduced end-to-end encryption to improve customer data security.
Roborock S7 robot vacuum erases tough, dry stains through sonic mopping
The new Roborock S7 is a next-generation robot vacuum and mop that transitions seamlessly between the two cleaning modes.
Lockly Duo smart lock conveniently unlocks knob and deadbolt with a single twist
The Lockly Duo uses a two-in-one technology that locks your door as soon as you enter, as well as a 3D fingerprint scanner and a hack-proof keypad.
Alexa grudgingly picks the Patriots to win the Super Bowl
Alexa studied up on sports last year to provide users with stats and trivia. Now she has her own favorite pick for the Super Bowl, but it's not her favorite team. Alexa thinks the Patriots will win, but prefers the Rams. Given her statistical knowledge, it's better not to bet against Alexa.
LG’s new cordless vacuum mops and empties itself via new charging base
The CordZeroThinQ A9 Kompressor+ is a new cordless vacuum from LG that not only empties itself when docked in its charging base, but doubles as a mop.
Our confinement spurred the smart home’s increased growth in 2020
Most people found themselves becoming much more acquainted with their homes in 2020 thanks to lockdowns. Here's how the cultural changes drove industry growth.
AiroDoctor claims its four-stage air purifier can eliminate coronavirus
The AiroDoctor is a new, commericially focused air filter that uses a four-stage filtration system to capture and kill aerosols as small as 0.1 microns.
Sengled brings even more lights to Vegas with a new batch of bulbs at CES 2019
Sengled has announced three new light bulbs, a multicolor light strip with more than 16 million color options, a smart sensor, and a smart switch at CES 2019. More options, more lights, and flexible integration options make Sengled a strong competitor in the lighting arena.