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.
Ring security flaw could have allowed hackers to spy on your saved videos — what to do By Anthony Spadafora last updated 15 September 22 Amazon has patched a flaw in the Ring app for Android that could have been used to spy on users.
Apple reportedly developing smart display to fight Amazon Echo Show By Richard Priday published 8 August 22 Among its in-development smart home projects, Apple's apparently working on a smart display that could launch next year.
Ring and Nest let police view your video doorbell without your permission — what to know By Malcolm McMillan published 27 July 22 Smart doorbell manufacturers such as Ring and Nest are authorized to provide law enforcement agencies with user footage without any warrant or consent from the user.
Tom’s Guide Awards 2022: The best innovations, brands and products of the year By Tom's Guide Staff last updated 22 July 22 Help us celebrate the very best of the best across tech this year.
Tom's Guide Awards 2022: The best home appliances and smart home tech this year By Tom's Guide Staff last updated 1 August 22 2022 has seen all kinds of new products released for the home, but which are worthy of being called the best?
Nanoleaf’s bold new wall panels are some of the best smart lights I’ve ever seen By Kate Kozuch published 14 July 22 The limited-edition Nanoleaf Shapes Ultra Black Light Panels are looking like some of the best smart lights to mount on your wall.
iPadOS 16 — Apple just cleared the air on rumored iPad HomeKit downgrade By Mike Prospero published 29 June 22 Apple clarified that the iPad will still function as a HomeKit hub in iOS 16, but with one major caveat.
Apple confirms a surprise downgrade for iPads with iOS 16 [Update] By Malcolm McMillan published 24 June 22 With iPadOS 16, Apple has removed the ability to use iPads as HomeKit hubs.
Alexa could impersonate voices of dead loved ones — but should it? By Kate Kozuch last updated 1 July 22 Amazon demonstrated how Alexa can mimic someone's voice, even if they're dead. It's impressive — but also creepy.
Philips Hue just reinvented the table lamp and track lighting — here’s how By Roland Moore-Colyer published 21 June 22 New Philips Hue Perifo offers more control and customization over your smart home lighting, while the Hue Go portable table lamp could transform your summer evenings.
This Alexa feature makes video calls on Echo Show so much better — how it works By Kate Kozuch published 15 June 22 Here's an Alexa feature that makes video calls on Echo Show so much better.
How to make a video call using the Echo Show By Kate Kozuch last updated 2 February 23 How to make a video call using the Echo Show to help you stay in touch with family and friends.
New Apple HomePod could be in the works — but when? By Alan Martin published 21 May 22 Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks a new Apple HomePod is coming, but he's not sure whether it will be at the end of this year of at the start of 2023.
Hackers can unlock your phone, smart locks and even your car by exploiting this vulnerability By Anthony Spadafora last updated 14 July 22 The NCC Group has managed to bypass the Bluetooth proximity authentication mechanisms found in many popular devices.
No more 'Hey Google' — how to activate Look and Talk on your Nest Hub Max By Sanjana Prakash last updated 17 May 22 Launched at Google I/O 2022, Google’s Nest Hub Max has a new feature so you don't have to say "Hey Google."
Tom's Guide Awards 2022 announced: How to enter your product By Kate Kozuch published 6 May 22 The Tom's Guide Awards honor the best products in tech, home, fitness and more. Nominations are open, here's how to enter.
Google Nest cameras now work with Alexa — how to make it work By Mike Prospero published 6 May 22 Google's Nest security cameras and video doorbells now work with Alexa. Here's how to use this feature.
Amazon Echo voice data used for ad targeting, researchers say By Alan Martin published 30 April 22 Alexa voice data can inform the adverts you see according to researchers. Amazon counters that some of their conclusions are “based on inaccurate inferences or speculation”.
I tried a robot vacuum for the first time — here's what happened By Katie Mortram published 22 April 22 I’ve seen robot vacuums in action on TV, but I’ve never let one loose in my home, until now.
The next Apple TV might combine HomePad and FaceTime camera By Kelly Woo published 19 April 22 Apple may release a hybrid Apple TV 4K/HomePod device with FaceTime camera, according to a new report.
Kwikset Halo smart-lock security flaw fixed — here's what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil published 6 April 22 A serious security flaw in the Kwikset Halo smart-lock app was found by Bitdefender researchers, then quickly fixed. Here's what you need to do.
This new Dolby Atmos soundbar looks like a game changer — and I really want it By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated 25 June 22 The Devialet Dione soundbar looks incredible and has a lot of smarts and audio power.
Google Nest Hub update can trigger boot loops — but there's an easy fix By Roland Moore-Colyer published 30 March 22 Google Nest Hub UI update causes a nasty boot problem, but you can easily fix it.
Wyze patches serious flaws on its security cameras, but not its oldest one — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 15 September 22 Wyze fixed three security flaws discovered by Bitdefender -- but not on Wyze Cam version 1, which won't get the patches.
Google Nest Hub 3 could have this radical new design By Alan Martin published 26 March 22 The third generation Nest Hub could have a removable display to double as a tablet, but what OS would it have?
10 things you never knew you could do with a smart plug By Katie Mortram published 8 March 22 Want to make the most out of your smart plug? Here are 10 things you never knew you could do with a smart plug.
Amazon Echo security loophole exploited to make them hack themselves By Tom Pritchard last updated 7 March 22 Hackers could trick your Echo into listening to its own commands, but Amazon has now patched the vulnerability.
'Alexa, check my symptoms' — Alexa just added a new symptom checker By Kate Kozuch published 3 March 22 Amazon Alexa can now help you understand your health symptoms with a series of prompts and suggestions.
The first smart mosquito repellent system for your home has arrived — here’s how it works By Billy Givens last updated 2 March 22 The Liv Smart Mosquito Repellent System from Thermacell uses a hub and a series of connected bug repellers to keep bugs from attacking your yard.
