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Yale Approach Smart Lock review: A great retrofit smart lock
By Hunter Fenollol published
The Yale Approach Smart Lock is one of the best conversion locks for most people, but you'll need to set up the extra included pieces like the Wi-Fi bridge to make the most of it.
![Nest Wifi vs. Nest Wifi Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HijKvEzxM8RDwxQUf3TAwQ-320-80.jpg)
Nest Wifi vs Nest Wifi Pro: Which Google mesh Wi-Fi system should you buy?
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Now that Google has released a pro version of its Nest Wifi you may be wondering if you should get the Nest Wifi or Nest Wifi Pro. Our comparison can help you decide.
![Amazon smart plug, smart thermostat, and Glow lamp](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T3AxrZN9qzNzvewbvWzfof-320-80.jpg)
Amazon has a huge devices sale — here's 11 deals I'd buy from $19
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
Amazon's latest sale heavily discounts the best Alexa smart home devices from smart speakers to smart plugs.
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Matter 1.3 smart home update adds everything from EV Chargers to laundry dryers
By Hunter Fenollol published
Matter 1.3 adds more smart home device types from all different manufacturers to thrive in a singular ecosystem. Here's how it'll impact your internet-connected house.
![Wemo WiFi Smart Plug review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5LDND8pue2ixeRNnsKmQYF-320-80.jpg)
Smart plugs are great — except for this one thing
By Hunter Fenollol published
These simple on/off switches for outlet-powered gadgets are too basic to help devices pick up from where they left off
![Smart bedroom with smart plugs and lights](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PGTNJTcvFbBe29RAaQt98-320-80.jpg)
Upgrade your bedroom with smart home gadgets — here's how to do it for under $100
By Hunter Fenollol published
Elevate your bedroom living space with smart lights, plugs, and sensors for comfort and convenience. Here's how I did it for under $100.
![Ring Pan Tilt motorized camera on shelf with Ring app controlling it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SLLomxYEiQiBQGPNRTcoeQ-320-80.jpg)
Ring's newest camera can look up, down and rotate for 360° of coverage
By Hunter Fenollol published
Ring's new Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam lets you see what's happening in front, on the sides, and behind the security camera.
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How a rusty floodlight got me hooked on outdoor smart lighting
By Hunter Fenollol published
Smart lights have provided a major upgrade to my exterior living spaces
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