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Apple HomeKit will give your security camera a huge upgrade in iOS 14

By Mike Prospero

Apple's smart home platform is gaining facial recognition.

'Hundreds of millions' of smart home devices and PCs can be hacked remotely

By Paul Wagenseil

A decades-old flaw in networking software puts hundreds of millions of devices at risk of being remotely hacked, a security firm says.

New Google Nest speaker could launch soon to challenge Sonos One

By Kate Kozuch

Google is working on a new Nest-branded smart speaker that will look to challenge Sonos's offerings.

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock is $25 off — and a great Father's Day gift

By Richard Priday

The Echo Dot with Clock would make an excellent gift thanks to this great price and the smart speaker's many high-quality features.

Amazon Echo Dot is just $1 right now — how to get yours

By Louis Ramirez

Act fast! Right now you can get an Echo Dot for just $1 when you pay for one month of Amazon Music Unlimited.

A smart TV displaying the words "No Signal: Please check the input connection" with a disconnected cable nearby.

Smart TVs, fridges and light bulbs may stop working next year: Here's why

By Paul Wagenseil

Many smart TVs, smart appliances and other smart-home devices may soon be unable to connect to online servers because of expiring security certificates, an expert warns.

Best Cuisinart Coffee Makers: Which Is Right for You?

By Sharon Franke

Cuisinart makes 26 different coffee makers. Here are the seven best for all types of coffee drinkers.

How to change Alexa's name

By Kate Kozuch

How to change Alexa's name so your Echo smart speaker responds to a different wake word.

Blink Mini review

By Mike Prospero

The Blink Mini home security camera is a good option, but it’s not the best value for indoor cameras.

iPhones just got a big Google security upgrade – here's how to use it

By Nicholas Fearn

iOS users can now log into Google accounts using physical security keys.

What is Sonos? How the premium speakers work

By Kate Kozuch

Sonos audio devices are known for multiroom music playback, smart assistants, and support for all the major streaming services. Here's your guide to Sonos speakers.

How to use Amazon Alexa Drop In feature on Echo speakers

By Kate Kozuch

How to use Amazon Alexa’s Drop In feature on Echo speakers, including the Echo Dot, Echo Show and more.

Best home security cameras in 2020: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models

By Mike Prospero

Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.

Level Lock smart lock review

By Mike Prospero

The Level Lock is the smart lock to get if you don’t want others to know you have a smart lock.

Google Nest Hub Max google home smart home devices

Nest users can now sign up for Google's most secure protection

By Nicholas Fearn

Google adds yet another layer of protection for Nest owners following large number of requests.

Neato D4 robot vacuum review

By Meghan McDonough

While it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles, the Neato D4 is a solid mid-range robot vacuum with fast mapping capabilities.

Arlo Video Doorbell review

By Mike Prospero

Editor's Choice

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

WeMo Mini smart plug review

By Mike Prospero

The WeMo Mini smart plug makes it a cinch to make your floor lamp or some other appliance into a “smart” device.

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock review

By Kate Kozuch

Editor's Choice

The Amazon Echo Dot with Clock makes it easy to see the time and packs punchy sound in a small, familiar package.

Ring Video Doorbell 2 Review: A Solid Video Doorbell for Any Door

By Susie Ochs

Ring Video Doorbell 2 is flexible enough to go anywhere, plus it has good motion-alert settings and low cloud-storage costs.

Ring Floodlight Cam price drops below $200 in Best Buy Memorial Day sale

By Philip Michaels

Save $50 on the home security camera and get a free Echo Dot speaker.

Arlo Pro 2 Memorial Day sale: 34% off two-camera kit

By Mike Prospero

Our favorite outdoor home security camera is on sale at Best Buy this Memorial Day weekend.

Apple HomePod 2 may be imminent: Here are 5 things we want

By Roland Moore-Colyer

Apple looks like it's trying to shift its HomePod, potentially to make way for a HomePod 2.

Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus review

By Mike Prospero

The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus offers a new Pre-roll feature that lets you see more of what’s happening outside your door, but it’s not quite as good as the Nest Hello.