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Why Ring's Super Bowl ad hits so sinister
Ring's Super Bowl spot for Search Party, an AI-powered feature that can help locate lost pets, aimed for heartwarming. It hit sinister instead.
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Tapo's 1440p Wi-Fi security cam is 42% off! Grab it now for $70
Capture everything around your house with the Tapo C420S1 security cam, now only $69.98 (was $119.99) on Amazon!
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14 smart home gadgets that cost less than $100
You don’t need to spend a lot to enjoy the security and convenience a smart home can deliver, especially if you rely on Wi-Fi instead of a smart home hub.
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Was $80, now $55: Grab Ring's outdoor security cam for 31% off
The battery-powered Ring Outdoor Cam is perfect for smart home newbies, especially with its stick-up mounting option.
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Ikea’s Matter woes spotlight smart home’s biggest headache
Unable to connect? It’s a problem smart home users know all too well.
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DIY smart home platform Home Assistant gets a pretty makeover
A recent update for the self-hosted Home Assistant swaps out the older, clunkier Overview dashboard with a gorgeous new version.
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Blink Mini 2K+ review: Incremental upgrades for a pint-sized cam
The latest version of this versatile, budget-priced camera gains new features and higher resolution while retaining every bit of its utility.
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Anyone can use Ring’s AI-powered pet finder now
Dog gone missing? Now you can launch a Ring ‘Search Party’ for your missing pooch whether you own a Ring camera or not.
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Get Ring's Battery Doorbell + Indoor Cam for 50% off! Save big while you can
Both of these are beginner-friendly ways to bring Wi-Fi surveillance to your home without breaking the bank.
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Wemo smart devices are about to go dumb
The majority of Belkin’s Wemo products will lose their smarts later this week. Here’s how to get ready.
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How to spot and stop everyday cyberattacks
It never stops. Attackers continue to exploit new vulnerabilities and tricks to hack accounts or infiltrate devices. To stay protected, you should be aware of the latest hacks.
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This popular solar-powered Wi-Fi security cam is now 50% off
Eufy stands out among security camera brands for not requiring a subscription for core features.
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7 awesome Philips Hue smart light features you’re not using
If you’re only using the Philips Hue app to turn your Hue lights on and off, you’re not doing it right. Here are 7 essential Hue features that are easy to miss.
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Tapo C615F Kit floodlight cam review: Lights, camera, solar!
You can mount the Tapo C615F Kit floodlight camera almost anywhere outside, because both elements run on a battery that’s recharged with solar power.
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This solar-powered 1080p Wi-Fi security cam is a steal for 33% off
You can now score this Tapo SolarCam C402 for $40 (was $60) with this awesome discount on Amazon.
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GE Cync Paddle Dimmer Smart Switch review: Back to simple
With the GE Cync Paddle Dimmer Smart Switch, GE Lighting thankfully tames its avant-garde design impulses.
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Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) review: Impressive features, great price
Amazon’s entry-level video doorbell delivers essential features at a bargain price.
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What video doorbells see (and what they don't): Here's what you can expect
Don't assume these gadgets will capture everything that happens on your porch. Understand these critical specs and you'll avoid a disappointing purchase.
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Z-Wave Alliance touts newly certified Z-Wave Long Range devices
The trade group reports there are now 125 Z-Wave Long Range devices on the market, with the technology reaching markets beyond the smart home.
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Best of CES 2026: The smart home & home security gear edition
From smart locks powered by light waves to a robot lawn mower that can pick fruit, these are the coolest new smart products we saw in Las Vegas this year.
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TP-Link’s Tapo family gains 3 high-resolution security cameras
The smart home and home networking manufacturer announced fixed-position, pan/tilt, and floodlight cameras at CES this week.
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Philips Hue debuts SpatialAware for smarter, position-based lighting
A new feature coming to the Hue Bridge Pro will analyze the Hue lights in a room and tailor your light scenes according to their positions.
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Two of Ikea’s most eye-catching lights are about to get smart
Ikea's iconic Varmblixt line is adding a pair of Matter-enabled lamps, including a donut-shaped light and a pendant.
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Aqara's U400 smart lock boasts hands-free unlocking
The Aqara U400 combines Apple Home Keys with an Ultra-wideband radio to unlock your door as you approach with your smart device.
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TCL expands its smart lock line with 2 Matter-over-Thread models
The upgraded TCL D2 Pro features an integrated palm vein scanner, while the TCL D2L smart lever lock supports fingerprint recognition.
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Grab this 2-pack of 2K indoor/outdoor security cams for 20% off
With high-def resolution and 360 degrees of vision, you can maximize coverage with just two cameras.
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Ring goes big with sensors powered by Amazon’s Sidewalk
Amazon is doubling down on its Sidewalk neighborhood network, with Ring unveiling more than a dozen Sidewalk-enabled sensors and devices.
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Desloc debuts biometric, solar, and video smart locks at CES
On display at CES 2026, the company’s new smart locks promise more ways to unlock, monitor, and manage your front door.
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Chamberlain’s first smart lock packs 2K video, AI, and facial recognition
Debuting at CES, the 3-in-1 lock expands Chamberlain’s myQ ecosystem from the garage to the front door.
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Eufy bows a smart lock, video doorbell, and security cam/wall light combo
Anker’s Eufy Security brand is once again expanding its smart home and home security offerings at CES in 2026.
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Kwikset's new Aura Reach Matter smart lock is already available
Kwikset announced its latest smart lock at CES today, but unlike most new products at the show, you won't need to wait to buy one—it's already on the market.
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Lockly's OwlGuard IPC100 is a new take on security cameras
The smart lock brand's first camera adds local storage, AI-powered alerts, and app-free status display to the home security space.
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Lockly TapCom is an app-free video intercom for short-term rentals
Aimed at Airbnb hosts and property managers, TapCom—on display at CES 2026—promises smoother guest check-ins.
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Lockly launches Matter-compatible Affirm smart lock series at CES
Lockly’s new smart lock series (deadbolt and latch models) features an integrated doorbell, Wi-Fi connectivity, Matter over Thread, and NFC support.
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Lockly Smart Safe XL promises more secure storage at home
With increased capacity, NFC, fingerprint ID, and app alerts, Lockly’s latest smart safe enhances home security and smart home ecosystem connectivity.
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GE Lighting debuts Matter smart shades designed for DIY installation
After introducing a professionally installed product line in late 2024, GE Lighting is now selling its smart roller shades directly to the consumer.
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Xthings Ultraloq smart lock line gains UWB, biometrics, Z-Wave LR
With everything from ultra-precise presence detection to Z-Wave LR integration, Xthings' Ultraloq smart locks aim to serve DIYers and security pros alike.
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SwitchBot Lock Vision series uses 3D facial recognition to unlock
The new smart lock series boasts dual batteries and support for Matter-over-Wi-Fi. A higher-end model also supports palm vein and fingerprint recognition.
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The Lockin V7 Max smart lock is powered by light waves
Here’s a further twist: The light waves don’t come from the sun, but an optical transmitter installed inside your home.
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AI-powered Xthings Ulticam security cam series gains a HaLow model
Boasting edge AI plus Google Gemini processing in the cloud, each of the Xthings Ulticam products will support Matter.
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Lutron adds smart wood blinds to its Caséta DIY smart lighting line
Once installed in a window, the blinds can automatically tilt in response to the position of the sun, adjusting the amount of natural light coming in the room.
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Govee's smart ceiling light doubles as a virtual sky light
Just unveiled at CES, the Sky Ceiling Light can bring some much-needed daylight into dark or windowless living spaces.
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Wyze Solar Cam Pan review: Pan/tilt security powered by the sun
You can't beat the peace of mind a pan/tilt security camera provides, and the Wyze Solar Cam Pan is the most affordable example I've encountered.
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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism review: Call it a triple play
Govee's Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism packs three independent LEDs in each puck, and each LED can produce red, green, blue, or tunable white light.
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Place Any Space Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector review
There are four Place smoke and CO detector models, purpose built for the kitchen, nursery, garage, and outside sleeping areas. Two have cameras.
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The biggest smart home fails of 2025, ranked
From overheating smart beds and privacy snafus to generative AI foul-ups and bricked smart thermostats, we had a bumper crop of smart home fails this year.
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Lumary Permanent Outdoor Lights Max review: Bright lights, bad app
“Max” is an apt description for the super-bright Lumary Permanent Outdoor Lights Max, but the undercooked app needed to program them is for the birds.
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Wyze Lock Bolt v2 review: Now with Wi-Fi
The Wyze Lock Bolt v2 is proof you don’t need to spend a lot to get high-quality smart protection for your entry doors.
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GE Cync Keypad Dimmer Smart Switch review: For Cync-heads only
If you’re deep into GE Lighting’s Cync smart lighting universe, you might like the GE Cync Keypad Dimmer Switch. I’m not, and I don’t.
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