Amazon's Blink cameras have an alternative use to get you closer to nature By Dale Fox published 30 January 22 I discovered the best wildlife camera for me isn't actually a wildlife camera, but it works great.
I would buy an Apple HomePod — if it had this feature By Kate Kozuch published 30 January 22 Here's why I think a HomePod smart display is what HomeKit needs to keep up with Alexa and Google Assistant.
The best smart displays in 2022 By Kate Kozuch published 29 January 22 Here are the best smart displays, from Echo Show devices with Alexa to the Google Nest Hub speakers with Google Assistant.
Our favorite Philips Hue White smart lights just crashed to $59 By Millie Davis-Williams published 26 January 22 The Philips Hue White Ambiance Starter kit is half off right now.
How to clean a Keurig coffee maker By Cynthia Lawrence, Sharon Franke published 26 January 22 How to clean your Keurig coffee maker
Google Assistant just got a big upgrade that makes it easier to talk to By Kate Kozuch published 26 January 22 A new Google Assistant upgrade lets you say "stop" without needing to say "Hey Google" first.
6 robot vacuum tips and tricks to keep your home spotless By Cynthia Lawrence, Meghan McDonough published 26 January 22 Robot vacuums can make cleaning your home less of a chore, but even the best robot vacs need a little help. Here are six tips to ensure that your robot vacuum will be in top form.
Ring Always Home Cam drone: What is it, and how to sign up for an invitation By Mike Prospero published 21 January 22 Ring's newest home security camera can fly to the source of trouble
Light bulb guide: LED vs. CFL vs. halogen By Katie Mortram published 21 January 22 Incandescent light bulbs are being phased out. Here are the pluses and minuses of the best light bulb alternatives: LED, fluorescent and halogen.
Are robot vacuums worth it? Here's what you need to know By Meghan McDonough published 20 January 22 Is it worth spending the money on a robot vacuum or will an upright be enough to keep your home clean?
5 common smart home problems and how to solve them By Kate Kozuch published 20 January 22 Here are the answers to the biggest smart home problems you might have.
10 coolest things the Amazon Echo Show can do By Mike Prospero published 19 January 22 The Echo Show’s camera and touch screen combine to let you do things the regular Echo can’t. Here are our favorite features.
How to control your Sonos speakers with Alexa By Michael Gowan, Mike Prospero published 19 January 22 Here's how to connect Sonos with Amazon's voice assistant.
Google TV could be getting these killer upgrades to fight Apple TV By Roland Moore-Colyer published 14 January 22 Google TV could be getting a whole suite of features this year, potentially making it the TV platform of choice.
Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen vs 4th Gen: What should you buy? By Mike Prospero published 14 January 22 When picking between the Amazon Echo Dot 3 vs. 4, there’s one model you should definitely choose.
Grab an Echo Show 5 for just $45 right now at Amazon By Millie Davis-Williams published 13 January 22 Get a top-notch bedside smart display for just $45 right now at Amazon.
iOS 15 flaw could send iPhones into reboot spiral of death — and Apple finally has a fix By Paul Wagenseil published 12 January 22 A flaw seems to exist in iOS 14 and iOS 15 that can endlessly crash iPhones that encounter HomeKit devices with very long names — and there's no fix available yet.
Google Nest speakers just lost a key feature — and buyers are fuming By Alan Martin published 8 January 22 Sonos’ legal victory over Google has had a knock-on effect on Nest Audio and Google Home functionality, and buyers are furious with the workarounds suggested.
The new Samsung Home Hub is what the Amazon Echo Show 15 should be By Mike Prospero published 8 January 22 Samsung's new Home Hub tablet, which lets you control all your smart home devices, should be the new standard for smart home hubs.
Matter could fix the worst thing about HomeKit By Mike Prospero published 7 January 22 Matter could give HomeKit users a lot more choice when it comes to smart home devices.
Ring in the new year with the best video doorbells from CES 2022 By Mike Prospero published 5 January 22 A look at three new video doorbells announced at CES 2022, and when they'll be available.
Here are our favorite robot vacuums at CES 2022 By Katie Mortram published 5 January 22 Robot vacuums are as popular as ever at CES 2022 — here are our favorites.
Sengled wins CES 2022 for me with this LED TV light strip By Millie Davis-Williams published 5 January 22 Sengled’s new LED light strip reacts and expands the lighting from your TV across your whole room
Cync goes big into smart home with a new Nest thermostat rival — and a lot more By Mike Prospero published 4 January 22 The Cync smart home brand is launching a smart thermostat, home security camera, and a whole mess of smart lights.
Eve introduces new floodlight camera that can work with HomeKit By Katie Mortram published 4 January 22 Eve has just announced a new floodlight camera which is compatible with Apple’s HomeKit at CES 2022.
Lenovo reveals the best Amazon Echo Dot with Clock alternative I've seen yet By Kate Kozuch published 4 January 22 The $59 Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa is one of the most interesting Amazon Echo Dot with Clock alternatives we've seen yet.
Withings has just revealed one of the smartest scales ever By Roland Moore-Colyer published 4 January 22 Withings Body Scan scales can seek out fat in different part of your body thanks to it suite of sensors.
Schlage’s new smart lock can unlock with your Apple Watch By Kate Kozuch published 4 January 22 The Schlage Encode Plus smart lock is HomeKit-compatible and supports digital home keys, meaning you can unlock it with your iPhone or Apple Watch.
This smart door at CES 2022 has a Ring doorbell and smart lock built in By Kate Kozuch published 4 January 22 The Masonite M-Pwr Smart Door comes with a Ring doorbell and Yale smart lock, promising a one-stop smart home solution for your front door.
Run a perfect bath every time with the voice-controlled Kohler PerfectFill By Katie Mortram published 4 January 22 The Kohler PerfectFill will ensure your bath will never be too hot or cold again — and it's just been announced at CES 2022.