Ikea's new budget smart home sensors monitor your home for under $10 each By Hunter Fenollol published 28 November 23 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.
One of the worst things about smart homes reminded me why I'll never use an iPhone By Tom Pritchard published 11 November 23 A smart home app mishap reminded our resident iPhone skeptic why he's going to stick with Android phones and their ability to sideload apps.
Alexa Emergency Assist — what it is, how much it costs, and how it could save your life By Hunter Fenollol published 8 November 23 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 7 November 23 From kicking off routines to sending notifications, a motion sensor is the best way to take your smart home to the next level
Apple apparently testing HomePod smart screen on iPad mini By Alan Martin published 28 October 23 It appears that Apple is ramping up testing of a possible HomePod smart screen, as tvOS 17 beta code includes references to the smallest iPad.
I made the coolest DIY Halloween decoration using this smart light strip — here's how By Kate Kozuch published 20 October 23 I used these smart strip lights to create a DIY Halloween decoration inspired by a skull neon sign. Here are the materials I used and how I brought it to life.
Taiwan’s smart home tech is on full display with Taiwan Excellence Awards By Sponsored published 2 October 23 Sponsored The Taiwan Excellence Awards highlight smart home gadgets designed to change the way you live every day.
Eufy’s new security cameras use AI for cross-camera tracking — here’s how it works By Anthony Spadafora published 26 September 23 Eufy’s new SoloCam S340, Floodlight Cam E340, Indoor Cam S350 and Video Doorbell E340 feature dual cameras and use AI for cross-camera tracking.
Amazon Echo Hub hands-on: Smart home central By Mike Prospero published 20 September 23 Our first look at the Amazon Echo Hub, a new smart display to control all your smart home devices.
New Amazon Alexa unveiled with generative AI chat — what you need to know By Malcolm McMillan last updated 20 September 23 Amazon shows off an Alexa infused with ChatGPT-like generative AI at its Devices and Services event. Here's everything you need to know.
Amazon Devices & Services Event 2023 — date, time and what we expect today By Mike Prospero last updated 20 September 23 From new Echos to Alexa, here's what we think we'll see at Amazon's 2023 Devices & Services Event later today.
Arlo’s new video doorbell and security cameras are a lot cheaper, shoot in 2K By Mike Prospero published 19 September 23 Arlo released a new video doorbell and security cameras, and now lets you choose between a cheaper 1080p model or a 2K version for a bit more.
This robot cleans the air all around your home — and I want one By Tom Pritchard published 1 September 23 They're putting robots in air purifiers now, and the EcoVacs AirBot Z2 can roam your home to clean up the atmosphere.
Eufy’s new home security camera promises 24/7 recording with ‘no blind spots’ By Tom Pritchard published 1 September 23 Eufy's brought the E330 (Professional) to IFA, and it's going to make sure you know what happens around your home at all times.
Philips Hue’s entry into the home security space is a bright idea — here’s why By John Velasco published 31 August 23 Philips Hue Secure is the company's line of home security products, starting with security cameras, contact sensors, and a refreshed app experience.
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 could be coming very soon — what we know By Tom Pritchard published 25 August 23 The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 retail listing just appeared, and revealed a bunch about the upcoming tracker.
These smart bulbs can be hacked to steal your Wi-Fi password — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora last updated 22 August 23 Several serious flaws have been discovered in TP-Link’s Tapo smart bulbs and app but the company is already taking steps to fix them.
Apple AirTags 2 may launch next year — what we know so far By Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne published 3 August 23 Apple will launch AirTags 2 in fall next year, according to the latest rumors.
White House unveils new Cyber Trust Mark to make it easier to shop for secure smart home devices By Anthony Spadafora published 18 July 23 Smart home devices will need to meet certain requirements and offer extended security updates to be eligible for the Biden administration’s new U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program.
Google Nest Hubs reportedly bricked by update — what to do now By Alyse Stanley published 16 July 23 Google purportedly sent out an update Friday that has Nest Hubs stuck in an infinite update loop. Here's how to fix your device.
Your HomePod will start getting much more useful thanks to iOS 17 By Jeff Parsons published 20 June 23 iOS 17 will bring the option for users to ask Siri to play content from their iPhone or iPad directly through a linked HomePod speaker.
Tom's Guide Awards 2023 nominations — Enter your product now By Kate Kozuch last updated 6 June 23 The Tom's Guide Awards honor the best products in tech, home, fitness and more. Nominations are open, here's how to enter.
Amazon fined $30 million for Alexa child privacy and Ring violations By Mike Prospero last updated 1 June 23 Amazon will pay $30 million to settle privacy allegations for its Ring security cameras and Alexa recordings of children.
Amazon Echo Pop is one of the smallest and cheapest Alexa speakers yet — should you buy it? By Kate Kozuch published 17 May 23 The new Amazon Echo Pop is a colorful and compact Alexa smart speaker, but it's probably not going to replace your Amazon Echo Dot.
Amazon Astro’s successor could embrace ChatGPT-style generative AI By Alan Martin published 13 May 23 Artificial intelligence could give Astro 2 a layer of “intelligence and a conversational spoken interface” according to internal documents.
Roku adds budget DIY home security system to expand its smart home offerings By Mike Prospero published 10 May 23 The kit includes a hub with a siren, a keypad, and three sensors. Professional monitoring starts at $10/month.
Apple HomePod smoke alarm detection feature is rolling out now — here’s how it works By Tom Pritchard published 19 April 23 The HomePod's new Sound Detection feature is rolling out now, alerting you when your smoke alarm goes off.
Apple HomeKit users can finally use the Nest Thermostat — but there's a catch By Mike Prospero published 18 April 23 Thanks to the Matter smart home standard, you can now use the Nest Thermostat with Apple HomeKit.
Matter smart home standard explained: Here's why Google, Apple and Amazon are backing it By Kate Kozuch last updated 14 April 23 Matter will allow smart home devices from all different manufacturers to thrive in a singular ecosystem. Here's how it'll impact your internet-connected house.
Google Pixel Tablet leak suggests it may have a dedicated privacy switch By Tom Pritchard published 14 April 23 The Pixel Tablet is looking more like a portable smart home hub thanks to the possible inclusion of a privacy switch.
