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I’m a smart home expert. These are the smart devices I can’t live without
My household would fall apart without these smart gadgets up and running.
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Eufy's solar-powered 1440p Wi-Fi security cam dropped to its best price
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is phenomenal and has no monthly fees. Get it for $65 (was $100) right now on Amazon!
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Wyze tries its hand at a palm-reading smart lock
With the Wyze Palm Lock, Wyze becomes the latest smart brand to jump into the burgeoning market for smart locks that scan your palm.
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Amazon set to unveil its latest Echo devices
New Echo devices powered by Alexa+ are on the menu, including revamped Kindle hardware.
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The new Google Home automations editor just got smarter
You can now add more conditions to your smart routines, as well as create one-time automations.
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Android smartphones can now tap to unlock the Ultraloq Bolt NFC
A software update gives Android smartphone users a convenient feature that iPhone users have had since this smart lock launched in June.
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12 killer smart home products that are now stone dead
From Amazon's Echo Look to the Nest Secure security system, these doomed smart home products were destined for the dumpster.
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This high-res Tapo Wi-Fi security cam is only $35 right now
Save 22% on this excellent outdoor security camera that's packed with features and sees great in the dark.
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Oops! Google's unannounced new Nest Cams spotted in Google Home app
The cat’s out of the bag as far as Google’s rumored new Nest security cameras are concerned.
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Reolink jumps on the AI home security train at the IFA trade show
The security cam manufacturer says its new AI allows users search camera recordings with natural-language queries. It has a new 4K floodlight cam, too.
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These eye-popping smart lights boast built-in AI microphones
Just say the word, and Lepro’s groovy smart lights will set the scene with help from an integrated AI mic, no smart speaker required.
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Govee’s new tri-camera TV backlight takes on HDMI-based rivals
The TV Backlight 3 Pro comes with a triple-camera sensor that delivers more accurate light syncing, Govee says. Also new from Govee: upgraded permanent outdoor lights.
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The EufyCam S4 is a bullet and pan/tilt security camera in one
Can't decide between a fixed-position bullet camera to capture details or a pan/tilt model for complete coverage? This model on display at IFA 2026 is both.
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Philips Hue unleashes pricier Bridge Pro, bargain Essential lights
With a new line of more affordable smart lights, Philips Hue is embracing an audience it previously ignored.
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5 cheap and easy smart home upgrades I recommend to my friends
I’ve lived in and managed a smart home for decades, so I have easy recommendations when people ask me where they should start their own journeys.
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Google sets date for Nest Cam, Gemini for Home reveal
Looks like we’ll know more about Google’s Gemini for Home plans—and possibly lay our eyes on some new Nest cams—in a matter of weeks.
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With Gemini, Google’s smart home dreams are finally getting back on track
Set to unleash a new smart speaker as well as inject Gemini into its existing hardware, Google seems poised for a smart home comeback.
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Ring's 1080p indoor security cam with smart motion alerts is 33% off
Get the newest model of the Ring Indoor Cam for just $40 (was $60) on Amazon right now!
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Wyze unleashes its first 4K camera with Cam Pan v4
The fourth version of Wyze’s pan-and-tilt camera shoots video in 4K and boasts an upgraded AI motion-tracking chip.
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Arlo updates its entire security cam line and adds its first pan-tilt models
AI-powered Arlo Intelligence will be available across the entire new range, from budget-priced Essential HD models to Arlo's 2K Pro and 4K Ultra series.
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Smart home essentials: 6 beginner-friendly gadgets under $100
Here's how you can set up your smart home without breaking the bank.
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Google’s Gemini smart speaker: Here’s what we know, and don’t know
During its Pixel event earlier this week, Google gave us a glimpse of its first new smart speaker in nearly five years. Here’s what we know about it, plus what we don't know quite yet.
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We love this Wi-Fi video doorbell even more now that it's 25% off
Get the Ecobee Smart Video Doorbell for just $120 (was $160) on Amazon with this deal!
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GE Lighting’s Cync Smart Keypad Dimmer makes Lutron Caséta dimmers look tame
The all-new Cync Keypad Dimmer Smart Switch doesn’t look like anything else in the smart lighting space, but the Smart Paddle Dimmer does.
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Get two Blink Wi-Fi security cams for the price of one right now
Right now, this two-pack of Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras is only $90 (was $180) on Amazon.
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The 8 smart home routines I absolutely depend on
From turning the lights off at night to keeping my floors swept and scrubbed, I rely on these eight smart home routines to keep my household running smoothly.
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Major Philips Hue leak reveals 'Pro' hub with a killer feature
A slew of unannounced Philips Hue products, including a Hue Bridge Pro that turns your Hue lights into motion sensors, was just leaked by none other than Hue itself.
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I tested a new Home Assistant adapter with Z-Wave superpowers
A cinch to install and designed specifically for Home Assistant users, the Connect ZWA-2 works with both traditional and Z-Wave Long Range smart devices.
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Wyze Duo Cam Pan promises to eliminate blind spots
Twin 2K cameras, pan-and-tilt tracking, and smart home integrations aim to expand indoor and outdoor surveillance.
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I'm tired of failing smart home systems, so I’m building my own
It takes some do-it-yourself gumption, but you can create a smart home setup that’s impervious to cloud outages and price hikes.
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Seeing in the dark: How home security camera night vision works
Don't limit yourself to black and white. Today's innovations enable modern home security cameras to capture video in full color, even when it's pitch black.
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At 46% off, this 1440p solar-powered Wi-Fi security camera is a steal
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is compact, convenient, and feature-packed for just $70 (was $130) on Amazon!
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Wi-Fi smart bulbs are cheap and easy. They can also leave you hanging
The recent Sengled debacle demonstrates why hub-connected smart devices are worth the extra expense.
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Amazon yanks Sengled’s Alexa skill after a series of service outages
A number of “prolonged” Sengled outages prompted Amazon’s move, which renders many of Sengled’s smart bulbs inoperable via Alexa.
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I’m a smart home expert. These are the 6 dumbest mistakes I’ve made
I’ve made some pretty big smart home blunders over the years, and I supposedly cover these things for a living.
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These unique outdoor smart lights can immerse your walls in color
Govee’s Matter-enabled Outdoor UpDown Wall Light is the first we’ve seen to cast light from all four sides, perfect for creating an immersive outdoor light show.
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Forget smart light bulbs! These smart light switches are a measly $12
Right now, you can snag one of these single-pole Kasa Smart Light Switches for 41% off on Amazon.
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The Wyze Cam Vase hides a security camera in plain sight
Clever home decor, or just plain creepy?
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Wyze’s $20 socket powers an outdoor camera, makes a dumb bulb smart
Not only can this screw-in light socket adapter power a Wyze cam, it can also take charge of a standard light bulb.
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Ring says the ‘May 28 camera hack’ going viral on TikTok wasn’t actually a hack
A rash of random authorized device alerts on the Ring app sparked a TikTok frenzy, but Ring says there’s nothing to see here.
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Here's what should replace your obsolete Wemo smart home devices
Most of Belkin’s Wemo smart home products are going the way of the dodo. Here's what you should replace them with.
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Google just hiked the price of its Nest Aware security cam plans
Get ready to pay more to store your Nest Cam video histories in the cloud.
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Shelly Z-Wave Long Range smart home products are available now
The IoT device manufacturer takes a unique approach to smart home controls, and the Z-Wave LR chips it uses promise unprecedented wireless range.
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Deako has a new smart light switch and a next-gen app
The new switch has an integrated LED light bar, while the latest version of Deako's app boasts technology that auto-configures switches for multi-way lighting.
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Don’t miss this budget-priced home security Prime Day bargain
The Abode Security Kit is already one of the least expensive home security systems on the market, and today’s your last chance to score one for 25% off.
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Belkin essentially waves goodbye to its Wemo smart home brand
Save for a handful of Thread-enabled items, most Wemo smart products will turn into paperweights in 2026.
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This smart lighting brand is Matter agnostic, and that's fine by me
Lutron’s excellent smart dimmers march to the beat of their own drummer, and they’re on sale for up to 20% off during Prime Day.
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Best Prime Day 2025 deals on security cameras and video doorbells
Now's the time to score a great deal on the security camera, video doorbell, or floodlight cam you need.
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Protect your home with a Ring Alarm security system, save up to 50%
There’s no better time than Prime Day to add one of Ring’s home security systems to your home security profile.
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