How to use Alexa: Tips, tricks and general instructions By Kate Kozuch 30 August 2021 How to use Alexa: Guides, tips, tricks and how-tos for getting the most Amazon's voice assistant.
Wyze Robot Vacuum review By Meghan McDonough 26 August 2021 The Wyze Robot Vacuum is a solid performer that won’t clean out your wallet.
The best Google Assistant commands in 2021 By Kate Kozuch 24 August 2021 The best Google Assistant commands let you do everything from finding your phone to ordering pizza to translating a foreign language.
25 funny Amazon Alexa tricks and Easter eggs By Kate Kozuch 24 August 2021 These funny Amazon Alexa tricks can keep you and your family entertained, if you know the right words to say
Nest Cam review By Jason Carpenter 24 August 2021 Editor's Choice As the successor to Dropcam, the Nest Cam Indoor continues to set the standard for wireless home security cameras.
Nest Cam IQ Outdoor review: Good features for a steep price By Sally Wiener Grotta 24 August 2021 The Nest Cam IQ Outdoor is a well-constructed, tamper-resistant, intelligent camera that's part of the Nest Home security ecosystem.
Nest Cam Outdoor review By Sally Wiener Grotta 24 August 2021 The Nest Cam Outdoor offers high-quality video and audio with easy-to-use apps, but you'll need a pricey subscription plan.
Nest Cam IQ review By Sally Wiener Grotta 24 August 2021 The Nest Cam IQ is a great outdoor security camera, but we prefer the Arlo Pro for its local storage and more affordable plans.
Nest Hello review By Susie Ochs 24 August 2021 The Nest Hello has a lot of great features, including facial recognition and excellent video quality.
Nest Cam (battery) review By Mike Prospero 24 August 2021 Editor's Choice The Nest Cam is a well-designed outdoor security camera with a host of quality features.
Nest Doorbell (battery) review By Mike Prospero 24 August 2021 Editor's Choice The Nest Doorbell (battery) sets the standard for what a video doorbell should be, and what it should offer consumers.
Spotcam Eva 2 review By Mike Prospero 20 August 2021 The value-priced SpotCam Eva 2 has a clever pan and tilt feature, but its subscriptions are pricey and it lacks two-factor authentication.
Wyze Home Security System review By Terry Sullivan 18 August 2021 The Wyze Home Security System is very easy to use and has a low monthly subscription fee, but it’s not completely compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
The best thing about Nest’s new video doorbell — it’s not the camera By Mike Prospero 15 August 2021 With its new home security cameras and video doorbell, Nest is adding some free features that previously required a subscription.
Sonos could be building its own Alexa and Google Assistant rival By Alan Martin 14 August 2021 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 08 August 2021 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 08 August 2021 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 05 August 2021 Nest has introduced four new devices, as well as some additional features for each.
Ring Stick Up Cam Battery review By Wes Davis 03 August 2021 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 02 August 2021 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 01 August 2021 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 28 July 2021 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.
Arlo just changed up its subscription plans — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard 22 July 2021 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 22 July 2021 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 19 July 2021 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 18 July 2021 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 17 July 2021 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 15 July 2021 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 13 July 2021 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 11 July 2021 An FCC filing suggests that Amazon will be looking to emulate the Google Nest Hub’s ability to track users’ sleep via radar.
