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Arlo Video Doorbell review

By Mike Prospero

The Arlo Video Doorbell has nearly all the features you'd want in a video doorbell, and it costs less than the competition.

Apple HomePod 2 may have invisible touch controls

By Richard Priday

A new patent has revealed details on what could be the HomePod 2.

Neato Botvac D7 Connected Review

By Meghan McDonough

This Neato Botvac D7 Connected robot vacuum is pricey but cleans fast, and cleans well.

Best home security systems in 2020

By Richard Baguley

These are the best home security systems for any home and any budget.

Best clothes dryers in 2020

By Richard Baguley

The best clothes dryers (gas and electric) for every budget and family size.

The best Alexa speakers in 2020

By Mike Prospero, Kate Kozuch

Amazon—and others—offer a multitude of speakers to get its Alexa voice assistant. Here are the best Alexa speakers.

Best refrigerators in 2020

By Richard Baguley

The best refrigerators for every budget and every style.

The best strollers of 2020

By Florence Ion

These are the best strollers for newborns, toddlers, travel and more.

The best Nest-compatible products in 2020

By Mike Prospero

The best Nest-compatible products will help you get more out of your Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Hello video doorbell and Nest Cam.

Wyze Smart Lock review

By Richard Baguley

The Wyze smart lock costs less than $100, but there's no Alexa or Google Assistant support at present.

The best Google Assistant skills in 2020

By Mike Prospero, Kate Kozuch

Here are the best Google Assistant skills that let you do everything from finding your phone to ordering pizza to translating a foreign language.

This Alexa kitchen playset is clever — and also really creepy

By Kate Kozuch

KidKraft's $299 2-in-1 Alexa Kitchen and Market debuted at Toy Fair 2020 and is powered by RFID, sensors and, of course, Alexa.

Why Google Assistant is losing big to Alexa

By Mike Prospero

Google has a long way to go before its smart home skills are as good as those of Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit.

Kwikset Halo Wi-Fi smart lock review

By Richard Baguley

A solid, if rather expensive, smart lock that includes a touch screen and rekeyable key lock.

Amazon Echo Input Portable review

By Shubham Agarwal

The Amazon Echo Input Portable offers all of the key features of an Echo device with the bonus of portability.

Hello Fresh review: I sunk my teeth into this meal-delivery service for a month

By Kate Kozuch

Hello Fresh's pre-portioned ingredients, delicious menus and flexible subscriptions make it worthwhile — that is, if you know your way around the kitchen and have the time to make meals from scratch.

How to clean a Keurig coffee maker

By Sharon Franke

How to clean and descale your Keurig coffee maker

Amazon's Presidents' Day sale takes up to $50 off every Echo Show

By Hilda Scott

As part of its Presidents' Day sale, Amazon is taking up to $50 off its entire Echo Show family. Plus, each smart display comes with a freebie.

Yi Kami home security camera review

By Sally Wiener Grotta

A motion-tracking camera with a few extras that don't add up

25 funny Amazon Alexa tricks and Easter eggs

By Monica Chin, Michael Gowan

Amazon's Alexa can keep you and your family entertained if you know the right words.

Swann Alert Indoor Security Camera review

By Sally Wiener Grotta

Bypass the Swann Alert Indoor camera; its audio is very problematic, its video is soft and blurry, and its app is limited.

EufyCam 2 home security camera review: Much improved

By Sally Wiener Grotta

The EufyCam 2 is a good fully wireless home security camera that doesn't require a cloud plan.

Samsung Galaxy Home Mini could make a surprise appearance at tomorrow's Unpacked event

By Kate Kozuch

New details about Samsung's Galaxy Home Mini have surfaced in a series of videos and screenshots showing off the smart speaker's design, specs and companion app.