How to use your smart thermostat when you’re away for the holidays
Schedule your smart thermostat properly while you're away for the holidays. Whether it's winter or summer, you can optimize your AC's settings.
Smart lighting for safety and security
Smart security lights can help secure your home's perimeter. Find out how motion sensing and mobile alerts can provide greater peace of mind.
How do smart lights work?
There's a lot going on inside a smart light bulb. We're going to dig into the science of LEDs, the wireless protocols used, and the wide range of designs.
Is a portable home battery worth it?
You want to have some extra security with your power supply. Is a portable home battery the answer? Dig in to see if they're worth the money.
How to know when to change your smart air purifier’s filter
Air purifiers need filter replacements at regular intervals. Find out how often you need to be swapping yours.
Twin turbines help Eufy RoboVac X8 robot vacuum series suck up dirt
The Eufy RoboVac X8 boasts two turbines that each produce 2,000 pascals of suction. It also boasts new mapping features and an optional mopping mechanism.
Why smart lights are the perfect entry point to the smart home
Start building your smart home on the right foot. Smart lights are painless, easy to set up, and highly affordable.
How smart lighting affects your health
Learn how smart lighting affects your eyesight, sleep schedule, and mood.
Best smart thermostats settings
These are the recommended thermostat settings for your Ecobee or Nest smart thermostat.
Do air purifiers help with allergies?
Learn how air purifiers help with allergies by capturing pollen via HEPA and other types of filters.
Can smart lights help with seasonal affective disorder?
Seasonal affective disorder can really bring you down in the winter. Smart lights can help fight the symptoms but aren't a substitute for proper light therapy.
Ring is helping your video doorbell get spooky for Halloween
Ring has released new faceplates, chimes, and greetings for the Halloween season.
Instant Pot Pro Plus lets you pressure cook with confidence using a mobile app
The Instant Pot Pro Plus has just been announced. It includes Wi-Fi connectivity so you can transfer cooking information wirelessly to the pressure cooker.
5 smart products for tiny spaces
We have some of the best multi-use products for your tiny home. Save on space and the need for extra appliances.
How to use motion sensors for smart lights outdoors
Outdoor light motion sensors can add a healthy level of security to your home. Here's how to set them up.
Smart light bulbs vs. smart switches: The pros and cons
How do you decide between updating your home with smart light bulbs or just updating to smart light switches? Here's what you need to know to decide.
Nanoleaf adds Thread to HomeKit support for Shapes, Elements, and Lines smart lights
Nanoleaf's Shapes, Elements, and Lines smart lights can now use Thread over HomeKit. This should help simplify network management.
Guide to smart light switches
Add intelligence to your lamps with a smart light switch! By swapping out your old switches, you can command home lighting from your phone or with your voice.
Stop leaky faucets with Phyn’s new, more affordable smart water leak monitor
Phyn has released the second generation of their smart water monitor, which is both cheaper and smaller.
Which Instant Pot should you buy on Black Friday?
It's Black Friday, and you want to know the best Instant Pot to pick up. Dive in and we'll walk you through our top pressure cooker pick.
Best air purifiers at CES 2022
Let's take a breath and see what kind of air purifiers made their way to CES 2022. You might be surprised by what they've come up with now.
Govee Glide Hexa Light Panel review: Great lighting, cluttered app
The Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels provide a colorful backdrop for your home, complete with music sync out of the box. Are they worth taking the plunge?
5 creative ways to repurpose your old and unused tech
Rather than simply tossing out your old electronics, it's actually quite easy to find alternative uses for them. Here are some of our favorites!
Best solar powered security cameras of 2022
Solar-powered security cameras can help you make sure your property has all the protection it needs, even in the off-grid areas. Here's our list of favorites.
How to responsibly recycle old and unused batteries
Figuring out how to recycle batteries can be a bit of a challenge depending on where you live, so we put together this guide to help out.
How to change your smart light colors
One of the greatest features of smart lights is being able to change them to all sorts of colors. Here's how you do it.
5 technologies you didn’t know came from Ukraine
Ukraine is a country of resilient, smart people. They've made countless contributions to the world of technology. Here are just a few.
Cana One aims to one-up SodaStream with bevy of smart features
Cana One is promising a smart beverage system for your kitchen that can mix thousands of different drinks while minimizing waste.
Tuya Ambient Light Bar review: Functional but not secure
These inexpensive Tuya Ambient Light Bars do the job, but a lack of brand recognition shakes confidence.
How does direct current power work?
Despite the dominance of alternating current in our day to day lives, direct current still has some very useful applications.
This wooden smart home sensor doesn’t need batteries
Researchers have drummed up a new kind of smart home sensor that is powered by simple pressure with no need for batteries.
Google is using A.I. to reduce idling time at traffic intersections
A new research project from Google has been able to reduce gas emissions and wait times at intersections by 10% to 20%.
Are solar panels recyclable?
Solar panels are great for generating renewable power, but what happens when they reach the end of their life? Find out how solar panel recycling works.
How much money can you save with solar panels?
Solar panels are a big investment, but they can also save money on your electrical bill. Is it worth it?
HomeKit smart plug installation guide
Manage smart plugs with your Apple devices by tying them into HomeKit. Once it's done, you'll be able to manage them alongside your other smart home devices.
Google Home smart plug technology, installation, and setup
Connecting your smart plugs with Google Home is a breeze. Learn how to add some automation to your dumb appliances in a few steps.
Dreame H11 Max Wet and Dry Vacuum review: Slick design with modern conveniences
The Dreame H11 Max Wet and Dry Vacuum is a good-looking piece of hardware with enough power to handle larger homes.
Best solar panels
Solar panels can keep your home humming with renewable energy. Discover some of the best models available to build your off-grid getaway.