Latest articles by Hunter Fenollol
How to use your smart speaker as a sleep machine
Use your smart speaker to listen to the best white noise sounds, get a briefing of your upcoming day, or control your smart home devices like smart lights or blinds.
A smart thermostat could be your secret weapon to falling asleep fast — here’s why
Automated climate controls keep you comfortable and promote rest
Bird Buddy’s new Smart Hummingbird Feeder lets you watch even more of your feathered friends
Bird Buddy is expanding its lineup with a Smart Hummingbird Feeder designed specifically to attract and catalog over 360 hummingbird species.
Ring Battery Doorbell Pro review: The video doorbell I’ve been waiting for
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is a new wireless video doorbell equipped with radar technology to accurately detect motion and distance from the camera.
Roomba J9+ review
This powerful 2-in-1 mops and vacuums at the same time with a retractable mop that folds up to protect your carpets.
Wyze security breach — 3 ways to protect your smart home now
Security cameras monitor your smart home's most vulnerable rooms. Here are ways to keep your video feeds away from prying eyes.
Amazon Echo Hub vs. Echo Show 8: Which smart display is best for you?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Set and forget this robot vacuum for up to a month with scheduled cleanings and a self-emptying dustbin
Ring's new Battery Doorbell Pro cuts the cord, keeps advanced radar features
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
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
SharkNinja just unveiled its newest appliances including the Shark FlexBreeze fan, Ninja FrostVault portable cooler and the Ninja DoubleStack XL dual basket air fryer.
Amazon just backed out of its big $1.7 billion iRobot deal
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
Take greater control of your home and monitor its status in real-time to keep it running well this winter
Ring will no longer let police ask for your security camera videos
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
Philips Hue is releasing new smart home devices such as its Dymera smart light and Secure floodlight camera in 2024.
Google just gave me 17 more reasons why I’m sticking with Alexa
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
Add a custom light show or mirror your computer screen to any wall
7 best smart home gadgets of CES 2024
These new smart home devices are equipped with the latest features like onboard AI and Matter protocol support to streamline your everyday routines.
