
Hunter Fenollol
Hunter Fenollol was a Senior Editor for Tom’s Guide. He specializes in smart home gadgets and appliances. Prior to joining the team, Hunter reviewed computers, wearables, and mixed reality gear for publications that include CNN Underscored, Popular Mechanics, and Laptop Magazine. When he’s not testing out the latest cooking gadgets, you can likely find him playing a round of golf or out with friends feeding his paycheck to a QuickHit slot machine.
Hunter started his career as an intern at Tom’s Guide back in 2019 while in college. He graduated from Long Island University Post with a degree in Communications and minor in Advertising. He has been vlogging ever since the iPhone 4 took front-facing cameras mainstream.
Latest articles by Hunter Fenollol

5 advanced ways to use your smart light bulbs
By Hunter Fenollol published
Wake up to a natural sunrise, sync up your lights with sporting events, or have your lighting change colors to alert you

5 things I wish I’d known before buying a smart speaker
By Hunter Fenollol published
Smart speakers add music and a helpful AI-powered smart assistant to any room in your home. Here's what to consider before buying one.

This is my favorite gadget of 2023 — and it's the perfect gift for grilling fans
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
I use the Meater 2 Plus to cook smarter, not harder with live temperature monitoring and doneness notifications

This smart plug automates your home for the holidays — and it's just $22 right now
By Hunter Fenollol published
Smart plugs make it easy to automate your existing appliances. These tips can help you save time, reduce energy usage, and streamline your holiday routine.

5 easy ways to make your old washer and dryer smart
By Hunter Fenollol published
These cheap sensors are an easy and quick way to keep tabs on the status of your laundry.

Amazon Map View is a game-changer for your smart home — here’s how it works
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
Use your phone's camera to scan your home and create an interactive floorplan that's easy to navigate and control devices

These smart lights remove the worst part about decorating for the holidays
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lighting Pro kit saves you the trouble of having to install holiday lights year after year. But these smart lights are appealing in other ways, too.

Ikea's new budget smart home sensors monitor your home for under $10 each
By Hunter Fenollol published
Ikea’s budget smart home sensors are less than $10 each and make monitoring your home even more accessible. They will roll out in separate launches starting from January 2024.

My favorite Matter smart plug is just $24 in this early Black Friday sale
By Hunter Fenollol published
TP-Link's Matter smart plug is the best way to turn your dumb appliances smart. Right now you can get two of them for just $24 in this Black Friday deal.

I’ve used this $40 jewlery cleaner every week for the past 4 years—here's why every home should have one
By Hunter Fenollol published
Whether it's your chain, glasses, or watch, the pulsing sonic waves of Magnasonic's professional ultrasonic jewelry cleaner are strong enough to deep clean your gear without damaging it.

5 tips to get the most out of your Echo Show 5
By Hunter Fenollol published
The Echo Show 5 is the smallest smart display in Amazon's lineup but it has all the same features. Here are some ingenious ways to use its tools to save time and make your home even smarter.

Alexa Emergency Assist — what it is, how much it costs, and how it could save your life
By Hunter Fenollol published
Amazon’s new smart home service has the potential to protect your home or even save a life provided that you pay for it

I'm using this cheap device to supercharge my smart home — and it's only $25
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
From kicking off routines to sending notifications, a motion sensor is the best way to take your smart home to the next level

I've been air-frying my food for years — these are my top 5 tips
By Hunter Fenollol published
Air fryers make it easy to quickly cook a meal. These tips can help you improve the quality of your food, save time, and maintain your appliance's peak performance.

Best Prime Day Chromebook deals you can still get
By Hunter Fenollol published
These Prime Day Chromebook deals will help you find an incredible machine for less. Save money on powerful 2-in-1s, clamshells and more.

JBL just destroyed AirPods Prime Day deal with $39 wireless earbuds
By Hunter Fenollol published
Hurry! This Prime Day JBL Tune 120TWS sale takes $60 off the excellent AirPods alternative.

HyperX Cloud Flight wireless gaming headphones just $100 for Prime Day
By Hunter Fenollol published
Act fast! This Prime Day sale takes $40 off the excellent HyperX Cloud Flight wireless gaming headset.

Prime Day Bose deal takes $70 off Soundlink II speaker and Bose Frames
By Hunter Fenollol published
Hurry! This Prime Day deal takes $70 off of Bose's smart sunglasses and premium Bluetooth speaker.

5 Prime Day deals every gamer needs to check out now
By Hunter Fenollol published
Prime Day gaming deals help you save money you can put towards the next generation of systems launching this year. See all the best gaming savings right now.

Prime day deal: Amazon slashes $600 off Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop
By Hunter Fenollol published
Prime Day takes off 23% of Razer's Blade 15 Advanced gaming laptop which packs solid specs into a slim attractive body.

It's time to get a portable monitor — and this best seller is $120 off for Prime Day
By Hunter Fenollol published
Hurry! This Prime Day sale takes $120 off Amazon's best selling portable monitor.

Nintendo Switch owners need to check out this amazing $39 Prime Day bundle
By Hunter Fenollol published
Hurry! This Prime Day Switch Online Family Membership and SanDisk MicroSD card bundle takes $30 off these must-have Nintendo accessories.
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