Latest articles by Hunter Fenollol
These 3 smart lights will take your dorm room to the next level
Smart lights can turn your bland college dorm into a cozy space that sets the mood for all of your extracurricular activities. Here are three types of smart lights to consider.
7 smart home devices to take your dorm room to the next level
Here are some clever devices to make your dorm room smart. These gadgets will help you customize it to your liking and allow you to control it from anywhere.
5 mistakes you're making with your smart thermostat
Here's how to automate your home's climate control system and cut down on energy waste to save money over time.
How to turn your TV into a smart home center with Alexa, HomeKit, or Google Home
Here's how to manage your smart home devices and entertainment options directly from your TV.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) rumors: Everything you need to know about the newest smart thermostat
Here's the latest information on Google's newest smart thermostat for 2024
Your smart home devices might be overloading your Wi-Fi network — here's how to fix it
Is your smart home's network slow or dropping its connection to your devices? Here's how to improve your speeds and diagnose which devices are the culprits.
10 coolest things the Amazon Echo Show can do
The Echo Show’s camera and touch screen combine to let you do things the regular Echo can’t. Here are our favorite features.
3 reasons to get a pan-tilt home security camera and 1 reason to skip
As 360-degree security cameras become more popular are they the best way to cover your living space?
Got an outdoor smart plug? Here are 5 ways to put it to good use
Trying to figure out the best ways to use your outdoor smart plug? Here are some clever uses to help you make your yard look better and feel more comfortable.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) just leaked — here's what's new
Google is upgrading its Nest Learning Thermostat. The new model may arrive alongside an updated temperature according to new leaks.
The best Google Assistant commands
The best Google Assistant commands let you do almost anything from finding your phone to ordering pizza to translating a foreign language on the fly.
Rachio Smart Hose Timer review
Rachio's smart hose valve will keep your lawn or plants watered and let you control your hose from anywhere through the app.
iRobot's new 2-in-1 Roomba comes with a self-cleaning mop and support for Matter
Roomba's newest 2-in-1 robot vacuum provides the company's strongest hybrid cleaning performance and makes it accessible from more platforms.
Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam review: Compact 360-degree security coverage
Ring’s motorized HD camera has a wide field of view and color night vision to cover all corners of your room or open-concept living space. But a lot of key features require a subscription.
These 5 smart home devices keep tabs on your house while you're on vacation
Control your home and monitor it 24/7 while you're away
I test robot vacs for a living and these are the ones I'd buy on Prime Day
Robot vacuums from Roomba to Roborock are steeply discounted for Prime Day, making now the best time to pick one up and complete your smart home.
My favorite Prime Day purchase was this fast charger for just $29
These compact power adapters charge multiple devices at their max speeds to save space and reduce charging times
Massive Prime Day sale on Amazon devices — 31 sales I’d buy right now
Prime Day is here, and there are hundreds of deals across all of Amazon's devices. Here are the best discounts recommended by our senior editor for smart home gear.
These are the 7 best Prime Day deals on home security cameras
These cameras add AI detection, smart home controls, and two-way communication throughout your home and yard.
I test smart home devices for a living—Prime Day just put 7 of my favorite gadgets on sale
Smart home devices from Amazon, Shark, and TP-Link are seeing major price cuts, making now the best time to buy some and upgrade your living space.
You can't buy the Echo Dot with Clock on Amazon — and that's a big mistake
Amazon's Echo Dot with Clock packs a ton of functionality into an affordable smart speaker. Despite being a popular gadget, it's currently unavailable for sale on Amazon.
Echo Spot vs Echo Dot: Which Amazon smart speaker wins?
I tested two of the best Alexa smart speakers under $100 head-to-head comparing price, features, and more.
What’s the matter with Matter? After 2 years, this promising smart home protocol has stalled
The Matter protocol has been out for more than two years, so why hasn't it been adopted more broadly by now?
