Hunter Fenollol
Hunter Fenollol is a Senior Editor for Tom’s Guide. He specializes in smart home gadgets and appliances. Prior to joining the team, Hunter reviewed computers, wearables, and mixed reality gear for publications that include CNN Underscored, Popular Mechanics, and Laptop Magazine. When he’s not testing out the latest cooking gadgets, you can likely find him playing a round of golf or out with friends feeding his paycheck to a QuickHit slot machine. Hunter started his career as an intern at Tom’s Guide back in 2019 while in college. He graduated from Long Island University Post with a degree in Communications and minor in Advertising. He has been vlogging ever since the iPhone 4 took front-facing cameras mainstream.
Latest articles by Hunter Fenollol
Amazon Echo Hub vs. Echo Show 8: Which smart display is best for you?
By Hunter Fenollol published
If you're looking for the best Alexa smart display to add to your home, you may be deciding between the Echo Hub vs. the Echo Show 8. Here's how the two compare on price, versatility, and features.
Arlo Video Doorbell 2K review: Twice as nice
By Hunter Fenollol published
Twice as many pixels and a built-in battery makes this camera even better the second time around.
3 ways your smart home could benefit from a presence sensor
By Hunter Fenollol published
This sensor constantly tracks your position in a room so you can create smart home automations based on where you sit or stand
Ninja Foodi DualZone Air Fryer review: The DualZone divider makes a difference
By Hunter Fenollol published
Save on counter space and time spent cooking with this all-in-one air fryer.
Amazon Echo Hub review: A great Alexa smart home controller
By Hunter Fenollol published
The Amazon Echo Hub is a hub that connects and puts all of your smart home devices at your fingertips.
Ring’s camera subscription plan just got a price hike — how much more you’ll pay
By Hunter Fenollol published
Ring just raised its subscription price for a single video doorbell or security camera plan for the second year in a row.
Shark IQ robot vacuum review — map out and clean your smart home for under $400
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
Set and forget this robot vacuum for up to a month with scheduled cleanings and a self-emptying dustbin
Blink vs. Ring: Video doorbells compared
By Hunter Fenollol published
If you're looking for the best video doorbell options on a budget, your choices come down to Blink vs. Ring. Here's how the two compare on price, video quality, and features.
Ring's new Battery Doorbell Pro cuts the cord, keeps advanced radar features
By Hunter Fenollol published
Ring's newest video doorbell brings its top-tier security features to any entryway thanks to the versatility of its built-in battery.
Arlo just raised the price of its Secure camera subscription service — again
By Hunter Fenollol published
Arlo's security cameras and video doorbells capture sharp video and quickly detect activity but many of their best features are locked behind a paywall that keeps increasing.
Ninja unveils 3 new appliances including its first vertical dual basket air fryer
By Hunter Fenollol published
SharkNinja just unveiled its newest appliances including the Shark FlexBreeze fan, Ninja FrostVault portable cooler and the Ninja DoubleStack XL dual basket air fryer.
Alexa smart light colors: All 133, listed
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Alexa smart light colors come in 133 different shades and hues; here's a list of all the colors.
Amazon just backed out of its big $1.7 billion iRobot deal
By Hunter Fenollol published
Amazon's plans to acquire Roomba parent company iRobot have fallen through after regulatory pushback.
5 smart home gadgets to stay toasty and save energy this winter
By Hunter Fenollol published
Take greater control of your home and monitor its status in real-time to keep it running well this winter
The best cheap smart home devices in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The best cheap smart home devices will raise your home’s IQ without breaking the bank.
Ring will no longer let police ask for your security camera videos
By Hunter Fenollol published
Ring's latest update removes the Request for Assistance (RFA) tool that allowed agencies to ask Ring owners for event video.
Philips Hue launches new indoor and outdoor lighting and a pricey floodlight camera
By Hunter Fenollol published
Philips Hue is releasing new smart home devices such as its Dymera smart light and Secure floodlight camera in 2024.
Philips Hue lights: A guide to what each bulb does (and costs)
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
This Philips Hue lights guide explains exactly what each Philips Hue bulb and light fixture does and how much they cost.
Google just gave me 17 more reasons why I’m sticking with Alexa
By Hunter Fenollol published
Google's smart assistant will be losing functions as useful as using your voice to send an email within the next few weeks
Twinkly's smart light curtain is my favorite smart home gadget of CES 2024
By Hunter Fenollol published
Add a custom light show or mirror your computer screen to any wall
7 best smart home gadgets of CES 2024
By Hunter Fenollol published
These new smart home devices are equipped with the latest features like onboard AI and Matter protocol support to streamline your everyday routines.
Forget keypads — this smart lock can unlock your door by scanning your face
By Hunter Fenollol published
Lockly announced its new Visage smart lock and Matter Link Hub for controlling its older devices across the most popular smart home platforms at CES 2024.
7 best robot vacuums of CES 2024
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
These new robot vacuums are loaded with the latest features like AI object recognition and robotic arms. Here are the smart floor cleaners you need to see heading into 2024.
Samsung just perfected the way you access your smart home devices at CES 2024 — and Apple, Google, and Amazon needs to copy it
By Hunter Fenollol published
Samsung's SmartThings platform now lets you create an interactive floor plan for your home. You can drag and drop your smart home devices to place them and control them with a tap.