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Lockly Vision smart lock installed on a white door
We've tested the best smart locks to secure your home and these are the 3 I recommend right now

By James Frew Last updated

Easy, secure access to your home

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The BirdBuddy Home after 10 months
I’ve been using the BirdBuddy Home for nearly a year — 3 things I love about this smart bird feeder, and 2 I don’t

By Mike Prospero Published

I've been using the BirdBuddy Home for 10 months; here's how this smart bird feeder has held up in my yard.

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Apple HomeView hands-on
At $1,000, Apple's rumored HomeView Max better do the dishes, too

By Jason England Last updated

Apple is reportedly developing a premium HomeView built around a motorized arm that spins 360 degrees and turns the display toward whoever's speaking, per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

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A person interacting with Apple's HomeView smart display with a thumbs up and thumbs down for buy or skip
Should you buy the Apple HomeView? 5 reasons to pick one up (and 2 reasons why you might want to hold off)

By Anthony Spadafora Published

The Apple HomeView is the ultimate smart home hub for iPhone power users, but lock-in and hidden setup costs hold it back.

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Apple homeview with a price drop deal tag
Apple HomeView is already discounted ahead of next month's release — here's how much you could save by pre-ordering

By Tom Pritchard Published

Apple HomeView doesn't arrive until next month, but it's already been given a small discount at Amazon.

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Blink deals
Blink devices are up to 62% off on Amazon — security cameras, doorbells and more from $16

By Olivia Halevy Published

Amazon is quietly discounting a range of Blink devices! Check out the best deals to shop now.

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Apple Welcome Home header image
Apple 'Welcome home' event RECAP — HomeView, Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 unveiled — all the news, prices and release dates

By Jeff Parsons, Scott Younker Last updated

Apple's 'Welcome home' event took place on October 13, and revealed three new products, including the HomeView smart hub.

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Apple HomeView
Apple's HomeView isn't reinventing smart displays — it's fixing what made me abandon my Amazon Echo Shows

By Kate Kozuch Published

After years of frustration with my Amazon Echo Shows, Apple's new HomeView has me reconsidering what a smart display should actually do, and why I stopped using mine.

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The Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) on a kitchen counter with the TV & Videos menu open
These are the 3 best smart displays we've tested to control your home and smart devices

By James Frew Last updated

Your smart home deserves the best smart display

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Apple HomeView
I saw Apple's HomeView early — 7 things you need to know about the new smart home display

By Kate Kozuch Published

I got an early look at Apple's $299 HomeView smart display, and these seven features make it far more interesting than another screen for controlling your lights.

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