How to power cycle the Wyze Cam Outdoor
The Wyze Cam Outdoor can give you added peace of mind so long as it's working. Here's how to power cycle it and conduct other troubleshooting.
Amazon Smart Plug technology, installation, and setup
Now that you've got an Amazon Smart Plug, you'll want to set it up. Here's everything you need to know.
How to program the Amazon Smart Thermostat with Alexa Hunches
Alexa can give automation suggestions based on what you're up to at any time. Here's how to use them with your Amazon Smart Thermostat.
Can we power the smart home with ambient radio waves?
Samsung's new TV remote can harvest radio waves for power. What else can we power around the house by slurping up ambient Wi-Fi power?
How to sync smart lights with your TV
Did you know your smart lights can reflect the colors and action of your favorite movies and TV shows? Here's how to set it up.
How to sync smart lights to music
Get the party started with smart lights that sync to your music, be it streaming on Spotify or stored locally. Learn how to do it and which lights to use.
Instant Pot Pro Plus review: Pressure cooking gets smart
The Instant Pot Pro Plus brings smartphone connectivity back to the king of pressure cookers. Does it do the brand proud?
The best smart lights of CES 2022
If you've been wading through all of the CES 2022 news to find the best in lights, take a gander at what we've rounded up.
Govee gets into cubism with new light panels
Govee is expanding its Hexa smart light panels with a new version that makes them look like cubes.
Twinkly’s new Dots LED string lights play nice with Razer Chroma
Gaming nd smart home fans alike will want to check out Twinkly Dots. They support Razer Chroma, the Omen Gaming Hub, and USB power.
TP-Link enters U.S. smart home market with salvo of devices
TP-Link's Tapo brand is bringing smart cameras, sensors, lights, and plugs to American shores this year.
Abode expands line of smart home devices with doorbell, light bulbs at CES 2022
Abode has announced a new wireless video doorbell and color LED light bulb at CES 2022.
Best smart home Thread devices
Thread promises to connect your smart home devices faster and without a separate hub. So what are the best Thread devices available?
Smart bulb technology, installation, and setup guide
Setting up smart bulbs is easy with these simple steps for Philips Hue, Lifx, Nanoleaf, and Wyze smart light bulbs. This guide has everything you need to know.
Guide to the best automated smart light switch timers
Manage your home lighting with schedules thanks to smart light timers. Learn about the best timers available and how they work.
Don’t toss out your old smart home tech! Regift it
Let's find a home for all of that extra tech you've been stashing. Regifting keeps perfectly good smart home gadgets from going to the landfill.
Two years and a pandemic later, fast-charging graphene batteries are hitting shelves
After years of research, products leveraging the amazing properties of graphene are finally available for batteries. What do we get from this new tech?
Samsung SmartThings can now monitor your home’s entire energy consumption
Samsung has expanded the SmartThings family to include three new partners that are dedicated to home energy monitoring and management.
How to use Device Speed Test on the Google Home app
Google Home lets you check how fast (or slow) your internet connection is on your smart devices. Here's how to do it, and some ways to fix slow speeds.
Nest Renew brings renewable energy closer to your smart thermostat
Nest Renew will keep tabs on the best times to tap into abundant renewable energy on your grid.
Sustainable with Google 2021: Nest Renew, traffic light efficiency, and more
Google has made a series of updates to encourage sustainable choices across its products.
New floor tile tech could help power smart homes with footsteps
A recent research project shows how specially treated wood and a bit of wiring can convert the force of your footstep into enough power for a light bulb.
GoSun’s new portable power stations use the sun’s ray to charge devices
The new GoSun Power 550 and Power 1,100 offer a full range of power outputs and beefy power supplies, including solar charging.
Combating vampire power of always-on devices at home is easier than you think
Our homes are rapidly filling with electronics, but how much energy are they using up when we're not using them? Combating it is easier than you think.
Segway’s autonomous Navimow robot lawn mower tackles tiresome chore quietly
Segway's first robot lawn mower uses GPS and cellular data to keep your front yard trimmed. It promises to be safe, quiet, and highly efficient.
Bottle+ creates sparkling water on the go with the push of a button
Bottle+ includes an embedded CO2 canister so you can take your water bubbles with you.