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Best smart home deals in April 2022

By Louis Ramirez published 22 April 22

The best smart home deals from smart plugs to home security kits.

The Robotrock S7 with Auto-Empty Dock in a hallway

I tried a robot vacuum for the first time — here's what happened

By Katie Mortram published 22 April 22

I’ve seen robot vacuums in action on TV, but I’ve never let one loose in my home, until now.

The best Alexa speakers in 2022

By Kate Kozuch published 21 April 22

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

Amazon Smart Thermostat mounted on a wall

This smart thermostat can help you save $50 on your energy bills

By Louis Ramirez published 20 April 22

The Amazon Smart Thermostat can help you save money and it's now on sale at its lowest price ever.

Smart TVs: Everything you need to know

By Brian Westover, John R. Quain published 19 April 22

A smart TV makes it easy to stream movies and shows, and newer models offer voice control and smart home integration.

Level Lock Touch Edition installed on door

Level Lock Touch Edition Smart Lock review

By Richard Baguley published 19 April 22

This sophisticated smart lock from Level adds touch-to-open capabilities.

The Apple TV 4K with new Siri remote and a HomePod mini

The next Apple TV might combine HomePad and FaceTime camera

By Kelly Woo published 19 April 22

Apple may release a hybrid Apple TV 4K/HomePod device with FaceTime camera, according to a new report.

Hurry! The best Roomba just hit its lowest price on Amazon

By Louis Ramirez published 18 April 22

This epic spring sale at Amazon is taking $200 off the excellent iRobot J7+ robot vacuum.

Hurry! Epic Amazon deal gets you an Echo Dot for just $10

By Louis Ramirez published 14 April 22

Spring sale at Amazon knocks this Echo Dot bundle to just $10 for a limited time.

Spring savings — Amazon takes $130 off our our favorite robot vacuum cleaner

By Millie Davis-Williams published 7 April 22

Amazon has knocked $130 off the Roborock S4 Max, a robot vacuum cleaner that offers strong cleaning for a great price.

Kwikset Halo smart-lock security flaw fixed — here's what you need to do

By Paul Wagenseil published 6 April 22

A serious security flaw in the Kwikset Halo smart-lock app was found by Bitdefender researchers, then quickly fixed. Here's what you need to do.

Aeotec Smart Home Hub review

By Mike Prospero published 5 April 22

Editor's Choice

The Aeotec Smart Home Hub is pretty much the only way you can use Samsung’s SmartThings platform.

Wyze Cam Floodlight review

By Richard Baguley published 5 April 22

The Wyze Cam Floodlight and camera combo works well, but requires a monthly subscription for full features.

Schlage Encode Plus review: Tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock

By Mike Prospero published 5 April 22

This smart lock is so easy — just tap your iPhone to open your door.

This new Dolby Atmos soundbar looks like a game changer — and I really want it

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 31 March 22

The Devialet Dione soundbar looks incredible and has a lot of smarts and audio power.

an photo of the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

Google Nest Hub update can trigger boot loops — but there's an easy fix

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 30 March 22

Google Nest Hub UI update causes a nasty boot problem, but you can easily fix it.

Wyze patches serious flaws on its security cameras, but not its oldest one — what you need to know

By Paul Wagenseil published 29 March 22

Wyze fixed three security flaws discovered by Bitdefender -- but not on Wyze Cam version 1, which won't get the patches.

iRobot Roomba s9+ shown docked against a sky blue background

Spring cleaning sale takes $350 off our favorite Roombas

By Louis Ramirez published 29 March 22

iRobot is taking $350 off this robot vacuum bundle, which includes a robot vac, mop, and handheld cleaner.

Amazon Glow review: Pandemic playtime

By Mike Prospero published 29 March 22

The Amazon Glow is an interactive projector that lets you play games with your kids remotely.

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) review

By Kate Kozuch published 26 March 22

The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)’s sleep sensing abilities, improved smart home UI and refreshed design and make it the best smart display for your bedside

Google Nest Hub 3 could have this radical new design

By Alan Martin published 26 March 22

The third generation Nest Hub could have a removable display to double as a tablet, but what OS would it have?

iRobot sale knocks $80 off this vacuum and mop bundle

By Louis Ramirez published 24 March 22

iRobot is taking up to $80 off this Roomba and robot mop bundle in its latest sale.

Wyze Video Doorbell Pro review

By Mike Prospero published 23 March 22

The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro gets you an expansive view and package detection for less than $100.

Matter smart home standard explained: Here's why Google, Apple and Amazon are backing it

By Kate Kozuch published 17 March 22

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.

Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell on door frame

Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell review

By Mike Prospero published 17 March 22

The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell has some great features, but only if you get a subscription.

Neato D9 review

By Meghan McDonough published 15 March 22

The Neato D9 robot vacuum will impress you with its cleaning skills, but depress you with its app.

Hurry! Google's 2nd gen Nest Hub just dropped to $54

By Denise Primbet published 15 March 22

Best Buy just discounted the 2nd gen Google Nest Hub by nearly half the original price.

SofaBaton U1 review: A budget universal remote with some drawbacks

By Mike Prospero published 10 March 22

The SofaBaton U1 is a cheap universal remote with a bit of a learning curve.

10 things you never knew you could do with a smart plug

By Katie Mortram published 8 March 22

Want to make the most out of your smart plug? Here are 10 things you never knew you could do with a smart plug.

Amazon Echo security loophole exploited to make them hack themselves

By Tom Pritchard published 7 March 22

Hackers could trick your Echo into listening to its own commands, but Amazon has now patched the vulnerability.

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