DIY smart home: Why I’m using smart switches instead of smart lights By Kate Kozuch published 21 February 21 The key differences between smart lights vs. smart switches you should know for DIY smart home projects.
DIY smart home: Why I chose Alexa over Google Assistant By Kate Kozuch published 13 February 21 DIY smart home: Here’s why I picked Amazon’s assistant to run my smart home instead of Google Assistant.
Presidents Day sale: This top robot vacuum now $130 off at Amazon By Rory Mellon published 11 February 21 Early Presidents Day sale knocks $130 off the budget friendly Neato D4 robot vacuum.
Ring doorbells can now be answered by Alexa — here’s how it works By Tom Pritchard published 11 February 21 Alexa can now answer your Ring doorbell so you never have to interact with humans again
How to play songs on your friends' Echo speakers with Amazon Alexa Music Sharing By James Archer published 11 February 21 Amazon has updated Alexa with a music sharing feature that lets you send songs to your friends' own Echo devices and Alexa apps. Here's how to use it.
Amazon developing wall-mounted Echo 'command center' for your entire smart home By Brittany Vincent published 10 February 21 A report claims that Amazon is working on a wall-mounted addition to its Alexa-powered Echo lineup that would double as a controller for other smart devices.
DIY smart home: Why I’m skipping ‘smart’ kitchen appliances By Kate Kozuch published 7 February 21 One of the renovation decisions I had to make was what appliances would fill the space, and if those appliances should be "smart."
Ring lets users share video with 2,000 police, fire departments: Is yours among them? By Paul Wagenseil published 2 February 21 Ring now has more than 2,000 police and fire departments across the U.S. participating in its Neighbors video-surveillance program. Here's how to find out if yours is among them.
Amazon Echo can now bark like a dog to scare intruders — here’s how By James Archer published 28 January 21 Amazon has launched its Alexa Guard Plus subscription for Echo devices, allowing the virtual assistant to spook intruders with smart lights and dog barks.
HomePod mini finally gets ultra-wideband update — here's what you can do with it By James Archer published 27 January 21 Apple has finally updated the HomePod mini with its promised ultra-wideband handoff feature, unlocking new tricks for recent iPhones.
Ring's new video doorbell is its cheapest yet — but there's a catch By Mike Prospero published 27 January 21 The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is $40 less than other models, but it can't run on battery power.
This $45,000 robot dog can sense your emotions By Tom Pritchard published 26 January 21 Koda is a companion, guide dog, and guard dog all rolled into one. Oh, and it's a robot.
Alexa now acts on 'Hunches' to adjust your smart home — here's how it works By James Archer published 26 January 21 Amazon Alexa can now take automatic action on its Hunches, adjusting your smart home devices based on usage habits.
This smart electric panel can tell you when your appliances are about to die By Mike Prospero published 14 January 21 Schneider Electric's Square D Energy Center keeps tabs on your electricity use and suggests ways to save you money
Ring rolls out end-to-end encryption — but there's a catch By Mike Prospero published 13 January 21 Ring is now rolling out end-to-end encryption, but only for a limited number of its devices.
Hands off! Top touchless products at CES 2021 — and when you can buy them By Mike Prospero published 13 January 21 The pandemic has brought new attention to appliances that can be operated hands-free.
The best new robot vacuums at CES 2021 By Mike Prospero published 12 January 21 There are relatively few new robot vacuums being launched at CES 2021, but they're all pretty smart.
Samsung’s new JetBot 90 AI+ robot vacuum doubles as a roving security camera By Tom Pritchard published 12 January 21 Samsung's JetBot 90 AI+ robot vacuum has loads of sensors, including a camera you can spy on.
Data dump: Toto’s smart toilet analyzes your waste to tell you about your health By Paul Wagenseil published 11 January 21 Toto's new smart toilet can analyze your, um, leavings to help you improve your diet and physical and mental wellness.
Smart locks of CES 2021 By Mike Prospero published 11 January 21 We're seeing a lot more fingerprint readers in the smart locks announced at CES 2021.
Roborock S7 robot vacuum mops and cleans in one go By Meghan McDonough published 11 January 21 The Roborock S7 is both a robot vacuum and mop, and can automatically sense when it's on carpet.
Lenovo laptops get more Alexa with Show Mode By Henry T. Casey published 11 January 21 Alexa and Show Mode are coming to Lenovo laptops. Here's everything you need to know.
6 biggest announcements from TCL at CES 2021 By Brian Westover published 11 January 21 At the CES 2021 electronics show, TCL announced new 4K and 8K TVs, sweet-sounding soundbars and connected home appliances.
Tom's Guide Ultimate Home Office Awards By Tom's Guide Staff published 8 January 21 These products can turn any home office into a lean, mean productivity machine.
New Google Nest Hub could get Soli gesture controls — here’s what we know By James Archer published 5 January 21 An FCC filing seemingly details a new Nest Hub device, featuring Google's Soli chip for enhanced motion controls.
FBI: Hackers are using your smart-home devices to call the cops on you By Paul Wagenseil published 4 January 21 The FBI said 'swatters' who make bogus 911 calls about dangerous situations at victims' homes were now hijacking home security cameras to watch what happens when heavily armed police show up.
Amazon Alexa upgrade brings Live Translation to Echo devices — here’s how to use it By James Archer published 15 December 20 Amazon has added a Live Translation feature to Alexa-powered Echo speakers, with support for up to seven languages.
Best Ring Video Doorbell deals in July 2021 By Mike Prospero published 9 December 20 Get the best Ring Video Doorbell deals to help modernize your home security for less.
Wyze’s new DIY home security system is dirt cheap By Mike Prospero published 8 December 20 Wyze's new budget home security system looks to challenge Simplisafe and Abode with low prices
Apple Music works on Google Nest speakers now — here's how to get it By Kate Kozuch published 8 December 20 Google Home users can now stream Apple Music on Nest speakers and smart displays.
