Philips Hue lights: A guide to what each bulb does (and costs) By Katie Mortram, Kate Kozuch 27 October 2021 This Philips Hue lights guide explains what each Philips Hue bulb and light fixture does (and costs.)
What is a mesh Wi-Fi router, and do you need one? By Sarah Brown, Brian Westover 23 October 2021 A mesh router is the perfect solution for better Wi-Fi coverage in large homes, especially if you're dealing with dead zones.
Smart TVs: Everything you need to know By Brian Westover, John R. Quain 23 October 2021 A smart TV makes it easy to stream movies and shows, and newer models offer voice control and smart home integration.
What is Sonos? How the premium speakers work By Kate Kozuch 30 September 2021 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.
Which home security camera has the best cloud storage plan? By Mike Prospero 28 September 2021 Editor's Choice Find out which company offers the best deal and most features for saving your home security camera footage in the cloud.
What is Amazon Sidewalk, and how to opt out By Mike Prospero, Ian Morris 01 June 2021 Everything you need to know about Amazon Sidewalk: How it works, what it works with, and how to turn it off
6 robot vacuum tips and tricks to keep your home clean By Meghan McDonough 25 April 2021 While robot vacuums can make cleaning your home less of a chore, even the best robot vacuums need a little help. Here are six tips to ensure that your robot vacuum will be its most effective.
Apple HomeKit: What is it, and how do you use it? By Kate Kozuch 13 October 2020 You can now turn your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart home with Apple HomeKit. Here's how.
Why is Alexa flashing? Decoding green, yellow, red, orange and purple lights By Kate Kozuch 10 August 2020 Seeing a strange-colored glow on your Echo? Here's what Alexa's green, yellow, red, orange and purple lights mean.
Buying an air purifier? Here's what you need to know By Emily Long 07 July 2020 How should you choose an air purifier? We've got some helpful tips.
Purple Mattress FAQ: Pricing, sizes and how to buy By Diana Kelly Levey 05 May 2020 Here are some answers to all your questions about Purple, its proprietary cushioning technology, and what to expect from a Purple mattress.
How to use Google Assistant By Kate Kozuch 01 May 2020 How to use Google Assistant: Guides, tips, tricks and how-tos for getting the most out of the Google Home, Home Hub, Home Max, Home Mini and other Google Assistant-enabled smart devices.
15 Funny Things To Ask Alexa By Monica Chin, Michael Gowan 16 January 2020 These Alexa skills will put a smile on your face.
5 essential smart TV security tips to protect your privacy By Paul Wagenseil 08 December 2019 Smart TVs often have pretty dumb security and can create big privacy risks. Here's how to reduce your exposure.
What is the Amazon Echo? By Kate Kozuch 03 December 2019 The Amazon Echo is a smart home device, personal assistant and speaker in one. Here's everything you need to know.
5 Reasons You Need an Air Purifier By Emily Long 09 October 2019 Air purifiers won't solve all your problems, but they will definitely keep your home's air cleaner. Here are five reasons to use an air purifier.
Weighted blankets: what you need to know By Monica Chin 28 July 2019 Find out how they work, and the benefits and drawbacks
Google Backtracks on Ending 'Works With Nest': What It Means For You By Mike Prospero 16 May 2019 After numerous complaints, Google will no longer summarily end its Works with Nest program. Here are the smart home devices that will be affected, and what you can do.
The Property Brothers Tell Us How to Sell a Smart Home By Monica Chin 02 December 2018 We asked the stars of HGTV's Property Brothers for their advice on selling a smart home.
The One Alexa Feature You Need to Turn Off By Monica Chin 30 September 2018 Alexa can be scarier than you think.
Sonos Beam FAQ: A Smart Soundbar with Alexa Inside By Don Reisinger 21 June 2018 The Sonos Beam is a compact soundbar with Alexa integration that lets you control your TV and do a lot more. But is it right for you?
Google Duplex FAQ: Amazing (But Creepy) AI Explained By Tom's Guide Staff 11 May 2018 Google Duplex promises to take tasks like booking appointments and put them in the hands of human-sounding robots. Here’s a rundown of what we know so far.
Is Amazon's Home Security Package Worth It? By Mike Prospero 27 April 2018 We take a look to see if Amazon's Home Security suites are a good deal.
Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition: Everything You Need to Know By Mike Prospero 25 April 2018 Amazon is releasing a child-friendly, Alexa-powered smart speaker, called the Echo Dot Kids Edition. But how does this new speaker differ from the regular Echo Dot?
ZigBee, Z-Wave, Thread and WeMo: What's the Difference? By Kevin Parrish 12 December 2017 Smart-home devices use a bewildering array of wireless network protocols. Which ones should you use?
The 15 Best Alexa Skills for Christmas and Hanukkah By Dan Moren 25 November 2017 From Santa trackers to dreidel spinners, these 15 Alexa skills will help see you through the holidays.
What Is Amazon Home Services? By Henry T. Casey 22 June 2017 Amazon is offering experts to help you with things like TV installation, smart home setup, making sure your Wi-Fi is running smoothly and other tasks.
Help Me, Tom's Guide: Should I Get Amazon Echo or Google Home? By Mike Prospero 09 April 2017 These two smart speakers are both powerful and versatile, but which one is best for you?
Who (or What) Is Alexa? We Explain Amazon's Digital Assistant By Don Reisinger 07 November 2016 Amazon Alexa is a versatile digital assistant that answers questions and performs all sorts of tasks. Here's what you need to know.
What Is Google Home? We Explain Google's Smart Home Platform By Don Reisinger 26 October 2016 Google Home is a smart speaker (similar to Amazon's Echo) that uses artificial intelligence to answer your questions and obey certain commands.
