iOS 16.4 just introduced a big HomeKit upgrade for your iPhone By Richard Priday published 31 March 23 Your iPhone just got Apple's big smart home upgrade back again, after the original version was withdrawn due to technical issues.
Amazon’s Sidewalk developer kit just revealed how many of my neighbors use Ring and Alexa By Mike Prospero published 28 March 23 Amazon wants developers to start making products that work with its Sidewalk network, so it's revealing just how big it is.
Apple HomePod with 7-inch display reportedly coming next year By Tom Pritchard published 10 March 23 Apple's next HomePod could be a smart display with a 7-inch screen, and it's now expected next year.
Ring Battery Plus Doorbell boasts head-to-toe video and package detection By Mike Prospero last updated 8 March 23 The new Ring Battery Plus has a wider field of view and package detection
Ring is building a paywall around doorbell and camera features that were free — here are some alternatives By Anthony Spadafora published 6 March 23 A Ring Protect subscription will soon be required to use the Home and Away modes on your Ring Video Doorbell and Ring cameras.
Not again! The HomePod 2 stained my furniture — just like the original By Mike Prospero published 1 February 23 Just like the first HomePod, the HomePod 2 will leave a white mark on some wood furniture.
HomePod mini vs HomePod (2nd gen): What should you buy? By Mike Prospero last updated 31 January 23 The HomePod mini is Apple's answer to Google and Amazon's small smart speakers — but should you get it over the HomePod 2?
Apple HomePod 2 unveiled — price, release date and the biggest upgrades By Kate Kozuch last updated 31 January 23 The new HomePod 2 is official. Here's what you need to know about price, release date, audio performance, smart home features and all the other key upgrades.
Future Apple HomePods could control your living room thanks to this new patent By Andy Sansom published 25 January 23 Apple has had a new patent approved that details how the HomePod could automatically adjust to fit your living space and personal needs.
Hoping for a HomePod mini 2 to go with the new HomePod? Don’t hold your breath By Nick Pino published 23 January 23 An Apple leaker says there are currently no plans for a sequel to the HomePod mini — and the reasoning makes sense.
An Apple smart display could be on the way — and not a moment too soon By Mike Prospero published 19 January 23 Apple could be working on an iPad-like smart display that would let you control all your smart home devices and make FaceTime calls.
This is the new HomePod 2 upgrade I’m most excited about — and it could be a life-saver By Kate Kozuch published 19 January 23 The new HomePod 2 has an alarm notification feature that can alert users when a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm goes off in their home.
iRobot Roomba s9+ vs. iRobot Roomba i7+: Which should you buy? By Katie Mortram, Meghan McDonough last updated 17 January 23 Want to know the difference between the Roomba s9+ and the i7+? Here, we cover everything you need to know, including the strengths and weaknesses of each design.
Ring Always Home Cam drone: What is it, and how to sign up for an invitation By Mike Prospero last updated 6 January 23 Ring's newest home security camera can fly to the source of trouble
FluentPet lets your dog text you with the touch of a button By Andy Sansom published 6 January 23 Talking dogs may sound like the stuff of fairytales but FluentPet's system of buttons can teach dogs to express themselves in a whole new way.
This robot lawnmower fixes the worst thing about robot lawnmowers By Mike Prospero published 6 January 23 Thanks to a camera and AI, the Worx Landroid Vision should be much easier to set up than most robot lawnmowers
Ring Car Cam just announced at CES 2023 — and it arrives next month By Tom Pritchard published 5 January 23 The Ring Car Cam is bringing Ring to your car's dashboard, and it's arriving next month.
I tested this $3,000 smart messaging display — and it's awesome By Kate Kozuch published 24 December 22 Here's what Vestaboard has to offer
Amazon Echo now lets you control Matter smart home gadgets — what you need to know By Andy Sansom published 22 December 22 Amazon's Alexa enabled Echo devices are now compatible with the Matter universal smart home system, joining the likes of Google and Apple.
Amazon Fire TV Recast Review: The Ultimate DVR for Cord-Cutters By Mike Prospero last updated 20 December 22 Editor\'s Choice This small black box connects to an HD antenna and lets you record over-the-air broadcasts.
Google devices are being updated with Matter support — here’s what it means for you By Kate Kozuch last updated 15 December 22 Google Home, Google Nest and Android devices are updated to support the Matter smart home standard. Here are the features and changes you can expect to see.
Amazon Echo Show 15 with Fire TV hands-on — the biggest smart display gets better By Mike Prospero published 7 December 22 Amazon is updating the Echo Show 15 with Fire TV; here's our impressions after we tested it.
Eufy cameras allegedly uploaded data to the cloud - despite local storage promises By Malcolm McMillan published 30 November 22 Security expert Paul Moore was able to find sensitive personally identifiable information stored on Eufy’s servers despite promises of local data storage only.
Amazon and Samsung just showed how Matter is going to fix the worst thing about smart homes By Kate Kozuch published 3 November 22 As part of the Matter protocols's official launch, Amazon and Samsung have teamed up to show how interoperability with different smart home platforms will work.
January sale at Best Buy knocks up to $250 off Arlo security cameras By Louis Ramirez last updated 21 October 22 Epic January sale at Best Buy knocks up to $250 off these Arlo doorbells and security cameras.
Is the Shark IQ R101 robot vacuum worth buying? By Mike Prospero last updated 21 October 22 Here's what you need to know about Shark's IQ R101 robot vacuum, including its specs, key features and reviews.
Roomba vs. Shark: Which robot vacuum is best for pet hair? By Meghan McDonough last updated 21 October 22 In the battle between Roomba vs. Shark, which self-emptying robot vacuum will clean up better after your pets?
I synced my smart lights with my TV — and it blew my mind By Anthony Spadafora last updated 19 October 22 Make your smart lights even smarter by having them sync up with your favorite TV shows, movies and games.
Apple reportedly wants to turn your iPad into a smart display — just like Pixel Tablet By Alan Martin last updated 16 October 22 By reportedly turning iPads into smart screens, Apple hopes to take a shortcut in the race to dominate the smart home.
Roku just launched a ton of cheap smart home devices — here’s the lineup By Mike Prospero published 12 October 22 Roku launched a range of smart home devices — security cameras, video doorbells, and smart lights. Here's a rundown of all of them.
