Sonos could be building its own Alexa and Google Assistant rival By Alan Martin A survey sent to Sonos users suggests the company is considering introducing its own virtual assistant to rival the likes of Alexa and Google Assistant.
A mysterious Google 'wireless streaming device' just got approved by the FCC By Alan Martin A “wireless streaming device” from Google just got FCC approval, but it may not be what you think.
Amazon Alexa: The best skill for keeping your home safe is also free By Kate Kozuch The best Amazon Alexa skill for keeping your home safe is also free — and you should try it.
Nest just revamped all its security cameras and doorbells By Mike Prospero Nest has introduced four new devices, as well as some additional features for each.
Ring Stick Up Cam Battery review By Wes Davis The Ring Stick Up Cam Battery is a good outdoor home security camera for those with other Ring devices.
Levoit 400S Air Purifier review (hands on) By Paul Wagenseil Not yet rated The Levoit Core 400S is the ideal air purifier: stylish, quiet, efficient, inexpensive, voice-assistant-compatible and surprisingly fun to use.
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) review: A good bedside smart display By Kate Kozuch The Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) isn’t much of an upgrade compared to the original, but it’s still a compact and capable bedside smart display with a built-in camera and Alexa.
Ring Video Doorbell 4 review By Mike Prospero Get the Ring Video Doorbell 4 if the view from your front door is partially obscured, and you need a wireless model. But Arlo offers more features for the price.
Where to buy adjustable dumbbells: These retailers still have stock By Louis Ramirez We're showing you all the stores where you can still buy adjustable dumbbells so you can stay fit from the safety of your home.
Arlo just changed up its subscription plans — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard Arlo's new cloud subscriptions offer features like AI-recognition and the ability to summon emergency responders at the touch of a button.
How to turn on Alexa's male voice By Kris Holt Amazon has rolled out a default masculine voice for Alexa for the first time. The company also added a new wake word, Ziggy. Here’s how to use them.
How to get Alexa celebrity voices: Melissa McCarthy, Shaquille O’Neal and more By Kate Kozuch Here's how to get celebrity voices for Alexa, including Melissa McCarthy, Shaquille O’Neal and more.
Matter smart home standard explained: Here's why Google, Apple and Amazon are backing it By Kate Kozuch 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.
Buying a video doorbell? Here's 8 things you need to know By Mike Prospero In order to make an informed decision when buying a video doorbell, ask these questions first.
Chamberlain myQ (G0401) Smart Garage Door Opener review By Terry Sullivan The Chamberlain myQ is an inexpensive, intuitive, and easy-to-use smart garage door opener. However, it doesn’t work with Amazon Alexa.
Ring launches end-to-end video encryption: How to set up, supported video doorbells and cameras By Mike Prospero Ring is rolling out end-to-end video encryption. Here's how to enable it, and the devices on which it's available.
Future Amazon Echo could mimic Nest Hub’s sleep tracking By Alan Martin An FCC filing suggests that Amazon will be looking to emulate the Google Nest Hub’s ability to track users’ sleep via radar.
Tom’s Guide Awards 2021: Our favorite smart home devices this year By Tom's Guide Staff From doorbells to locks and from speakers to lights, homes have never been smarter than they are now. These devices are the smartest of the smart.
Google Nest Thermostat now at its lowest price ever By Louis Ramirez The Google Nest Thermostat is now just $88 in this incredible Amazon sale.
How to change Alexa’s voice By James Archer Bored of your digital assistant's default accent? Here's how to change Alexa's voice and even add support for different languages
Proscenic M6 Pro robot vacuum review: This robot vacuum-mop hybrid is a mess — here's why By Meghan McDonough The Proscenic M6 Pro is great on bare floors, but a slow app and poor carpet performance holds it back.
This Google Nest Hub alternative can wirelessly charge your phone By Kate Kozuch The $89 Lenovo Smart Clock 2 is the ultimate nightstand accessory — with a trick the Nest Hub can’t match.
Verizon’s Alexa-powered Echo Show rival just revealed by FCC By Alan Martin FCC listing shows Verizon is working on its own Echo Show style smart screen using Alexa.
Why I got a smart water leak detector — and you should, too By Kate Kozuch DIY smart home: Scared of water damage? So was I, until I got these smart water leak detectors from Flo by Moen.
How to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi By James Archer Alexa-powered smart devices, like the Amazon Echo, need an Internet connection. Here’s how to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi, quickly and easily.
Best Prime Day coffee machine deals 2021: Keurig, Lavazza and more By Denise Primbet Prime Day coffee machine deals are here, and we're rounding up the biggest price drops.
Best Prime Day robot vacuum deals 2021 By Philip Michaels Here are the best robot vacuum deals from iRobot, Eufy, Shark, and more that we've found on Prime Day.
Best Prime Day Ring video doorbell deals 2021 By Philip Michaels Our roundup of the best Prime Day Ring video doorbell deals can help you find the best savings on Prime Day.
Epic Prime Day deal drops Blink home security camera to $59 By Mike Prospero One of the best home security cameras is at an all-time low for Amazon Prime Day
