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Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 uses radar for bird’s-eye view of front door activity

Ring's latest smart video doorbell utilizes radar technology to provide even better home security.
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Wyze Robot Vacuum review: Efficiency without the pricey cost

The Wyze Robot Vacuum packs efficient cleaning and smart mapping into a $250 package, but its value proposition will improve when more features are added.
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Geofencing makes its long-awaited debut with Ring’s products

Ring's Geofence feature will remind you to arm your system when you leave and snooze alerts when you get home.
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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.
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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.
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Garmin Enduro GPS Watch boasts an incredible 65 days of battery life

The Garmin Enduro tracks your vital stats and keeps you connected, even far off the grid.
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Your off-grid dreams can come true with GoSun’s solar-powered tiny house

The GoSun Dream is a solar-powered tiny home for total off-grid living.
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5 ways a smart home can help you prepare for Valentine’s Day

Your smart home can help you prepare for the perfect Valentine's Day date by setting the mood, music, and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ring tackles the entry-level market with its most affordable doorbell yet

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is the company's most affordable option yet, coming in at just $60 and packed with all the features Ring users expect.
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Most promising blood pressure monitoring tech in years isn’t out in the U.S. yet

Heart disease is the silent killer, but the Aktiia Blood Pressure Monitor gives you a tool in the fight that helps you track your blood pressure at all times.
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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.
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Household electrical usage increased in 2020. Here’s how a smart home can help

Due to heatwaves, the pandemic, and wildfires across much of the country, energy usage increased nationwide for an increase of $1.21 billion in costs.
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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.
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This full-body muscle stimulation suit promises to supercharge short workouts

The Xenoma e-skin EMStyle bodysuit is a stylish, tight-fitting suit that utilizes built-in electrodes to stimulate your muscles and provide a full workout.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TP-Link’s new Kasa mesh router doubles as an Alexa smart speaker

TP-Link has introduced a new lineup of Kasa smart home products including a smart doorbell, as well as a combination smart speaker and mesh Wi-Fi system.
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Twinkly expands its dazzling smart light lineup with bendable lights and more

Twinkly has a grip on the holiday market, but the company is now expanding to year-round lighting with three new products designed for interior decor.
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Nobi smart lamp senses movement to discern when older people are in distress

The Nobi Smart Lamp uses onboard A.I. algorithms to monitor older loved ones and alert emergency services if they fall or face other risks.
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This video doorbell can tell if the person on your doorstep has a fever

The Ettie Video Doorbell measures the temperature of visitors, logs the number of people that have entered, and alerts guests when a space is at capacity.
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ColdSnap is like a Keurig machine for soft-serve ice cream

The ColdSnap is a CES Innovation Award Honoree that can make frozen treats from premade pods in less than two minutes.
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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.