Google devices are being updated with Matter support — here’s what it means for you By Kate Kozuch last updated 15 December 22 Google Home, Google Nest and Android devices are updated to support the Matter smart home standard. Here are the features and changes you can expect to see.
Amazon Echo Dot with Clock just hit lowest price ever — and includes free smart bulb By Millie Davis-Williams last updated 13 December 22 Amazon is slashing the prices of Alexa speakers and bundling a Sengled smart bulb for free.
I got the Echo Show 15 and it’s great — except for this one flaw By Anthony Spadafora published 10 December 22 The Echo Show 15 has a sleek design and a beautiful display but the customization options just aren't as robust as they could be.
The Philips Hue Festavia are the smart lights I didn’t know I needed for my Christmas tree By Mike Prospero published 9 December 22 Our Philips Hue Festavia review looks at the smartest string lights around, especially when it comes to customizing your Christmas tree.
The Google Nest Hub 2 just dropped to $39 By Millie Davis-Williams published 7 December 22 The Google Nest Hub 2 is a steal right now at Walmart.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: Smart display and TV in one By Mike Prospero last updated 7 December 22 The Amazon Echo Show 15 puts Alexa on a wall and gives you a big screen with helpful widgets, but the sound could be better.
Amazon Echo Show 15 with Fire TV hands-on — the biggest smart display gets better By Mike Prospero published 7 December 22 Amazon is updating the Echo Show 15 with Fire TV; here's our impressions after we tested it.
How to turn off Google Assistant By Robert Irvine last updated 5 December 22 Here’s how to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or smart speaker.
This clever $13 product just saved my Philips Hue lights By Kate Kozuch published 4 December 22 I made my Philips Hue lights last longer with an affordable adhesive tape that let me reposition my light strips after moving.
Best gifts for a smarter home in 2023 By Tom's Guide Staff, Kate Kozuch last updated 1 December 22 “Alexa, help me find gifts for everyone on my holiday list.”
Eufy cameras allegedly uploaded data to the cloud - despite local storage promises By Malcolm McMillan published 30 November 22 Security expert Paul Moore was able to find sensitive personally identifiable information stored on Eufy’s servers despite promises of local data storage only.
Blink Outdoor camera at an all-time low of $59 in Amazon Cyber Monday sale By Louis Ramirez published 28 November 22 One of the best home security cameras is at an all-time price low ahead of Black Friday.
This $17 gadget automated my garage with no hassles By Sanjana Prakash last updated 28 November 22 The My Q Smart Garage Control is a $19 device that automated my garage with no fuss and minimized all the home security loopholes in my house.
I test video doorbells for a living — and here are the best Cyber Monday video doorbell deals By Mike Prospero last updated 27 November 22 Package detection is the best feature to look for with any video doorbell; these are our favorite models with the feature.
I’m testing Roku’s new security cameras — and this is one feature I really like By Anthony Spadafora published 26 November 22 Roku now makes smart home devices and I love how easy it is to view the company’s security cameras right from my TV.
Eufy Edge Security System review: AI smarts meet solar power By Anthony Spadafora last updated 21 November 22 Editor's Choice The Eufy Edge Security System uses AI for smart detection and the wireless eufyCam 3 security cameras can recharge using their integrated solar panels.
How to use Alexa to lower your electricity bill By Kate Kozuch published 21 November 22 Here's how to use Alexa to lower your electricity bill by incorporating Alexa Routines and Alexa Hunches with your smart home devices.
I’m obsessed with this smart scent diffuser — why it’s worth it By Kate Kozuch published 20 November 22 The Pura smart scent diffuser has totally upgraded my home. Here's why I think it's worth it, and what I do to make the most of it.
Prime members can get an Echo Dot for $1 before Black Friday — here's how By Millie Davis-Williams last updated 17 November 22 Amazon is offering a 3rd-Gen Echo Dot for just $1 ahead of Black Friday — check out how to get yours.
Amazon Echo Show 5 just crashed to $34 in Black Friday deal By Millie Davis-Williams published 17 November 22 Get the Echo Show 5, Echo show 10 and Echo Show 15 for their lowest prices ever.
Google Black Friday deals live now: $19 Chromecast, $150 off Pixel 7 Pro and more By Richard Priday published 17 November 22 The Google Store's Black Friday deals are live, allowing you to make big savings on Pixel phones and wearables, Nest smarthome gear, Chromecast streaming sticks and more.
Bartesian Duet review: The robot cocktail maker I didn’t know I needed By Kate Kozuch published 16 November 22 Adult beverages with the press of button
Matter smart home devices could save you money — here's how By Kate Kozuch published 14 November 22 Those who embrace Matter smart home devices could be positioned to save money on utility bills and lower energy consumption. We spoke to smart home experts to see how it'll work.
Blink Mini review By Mike Prospero last updated 8 November 22 The Blink Mini home security camera is a good option, but it’s not the best value for indoor cameras.
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) review By Kate Kozuch published 8 November 22 Editor's Choice This Alexa-powered speaker has better speakers and more smart home features
I added a smart display under my monitor and it’s changed the way I work By Anthony Spadafora published 5 November 22 A smart display is perfect for under your monitor as you can use it to listen to music, watch videos and control your smart home while keeping your main display clear.
I had one major problem with my smart home — and Matter just solved it By Kate Kozuch published 4 November 22 Brilliant smart home controllers will be Matter certified starting next year, solving one of the biggest inconveniences I faced with my smart home.
I wish I had waited for this $39 Ring Video Doorbell early Black Friday deal By Sanjana Prakash published 3 November 22 The Ring Video Doorbell Wired without the chime is down to its lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday.
Amazon and Samsung just showed how Matter is going to fix the worst thing about smart homes By Kate Kozuch published 3 November 22 As part of the Matter protocols's official launch, Amazon and Samsung have teamed up to show how interoperability with different smart home platforms will work.
