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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!
Tip
I put these $6 battery-operated motion lights in ALL my closets
You don't need a lot of money to banish darkness from the deepest corners of your home. These LED lights make all the difference.
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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.
How-To
How to install a smart light switch or dimmer
High voltage is no joke, but you don’t need special electrical knowhow or skills to safely replace your light switch or dimmer with a smart model for hands-free control.
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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.
Updated
These are the best smart home systems of 2025
The Matter smart home standard gets plenty of attention these days, and for good reason–it is unifying the major smart home platforms championed by Amazon, Apple, Google, Samsung, and more. But many advanced smart home dwellers will want more than that.
News
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.
News
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.
Feature
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.
Deal
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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Best smart plugs 2026: Transform your dumb outlets into smart sockets
With models from Lutron, Leviton, TP-Link, and others, we'll help you find the right smart plug to control your lamps, small appliances, and outdoor lighting.n
Reviews
Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock review: Premium build
You might see the Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock's rubber buttons as a step back, but I appreciate the old-school tactile feedback they provide.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Feature
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.
News
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.
Reviews
myQ Doorbell Camera review: It’s a dead ringer
The inexpensive myQ Smart Garage Hub is a brilliant upgrade for garage door openers, but I won't be installing a myQ Doorbell Camera at my front door.
Reviews
Eufy PoE Bullet Security Camera E40 review: Professional grade
Worried a savvy burglar will defeat your wireless security cams? I recommend the Eufy PoE Bullet Security Camera E40 and Network Video Recorder S4.
Opinion
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.
Reviews
Alfred DB2S smart lock review: Entry options aplenty
You can open the imposing Alfred DB2S smart lock with a PIN, an RFID card, the Alfred app, or a key. So, why leave out fingerprints and palm veins?
Deal
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!
Reviews
Level Lock Pro review: Brilliant design + Matter = best in class
Every Level Lock we've tested has been terrific, but the exquisite Level Lock Pro takes convenient home security to an entirely new level.
Updated
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.
News
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.
Feature
Smart home essentials: 6 beginner-friendly gadgets under $100
Here's how you can set up your smart home without breaking the bank.
Reviews
X-Sense XS0B-MR Interconnected Smart Smoke Alarm review: Hearing voices
Voice technology in the X-Sense XS0B-MR Interconnected Smart Smoke Alarm System will tell you which of your home's rooms have smoke in them.
News
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.
Deal
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!
News
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.
Reviews
myQ Outdoor Battery Camera review: Truly wireless surveillance
Nighttime motion will activate Chamberlain’s myQ Outdoor Battery Camera onboard spotlight—whether you want it to or not.
Deal
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.
Reviews
Reolink Altas review: Battery and solar power for 24/7 recording
With an optional microSD card, and a solar panel to keep the battery in this security cam perpetually charged, the Reolink Altas can record video 24/7.
Feature
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.
Reviews
TCL D1 Fingerprint Smart Lock review: More than the basics
The TCL D1 Fingerprint Smart Lock packs a fingerprint scanner, a PIN pad, a key cylinder, and Wi-Fi connectivity into a $90 package.
Updated
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.
Updated
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.
News
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.
Feature
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.
Feature
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.
Reviews
SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera 2 review: Similar hardware, new active protection system
Calling this camera an upgrade may be a stretch, as its specs are the same as the last generation. What’s new: An active, human-powered monitoring system.
Deal
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!
Reviews
Eufy Smart Display E10 review: A home-security hub
The Eufy Smart Display E10 shows live feeds from up to 4 Eufy security cameras or video doorbells, and it will monitor Eufy smart locks and sensors, too.
Reviews
Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 review: It does that, too
No mere video doorbell, the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 can control your entire smart home with Matter over Thread, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and more.
Opinion
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.
Reviews
X-Sense XS01-M Interconnected Smart Smoke Alarm review: Meshed fire safety
The X-Sense XS01-M Interconnected Smart Smoke Alarm is one of the most affordable networked smoke detection systems in its class.
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