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Thermostats
Sinopé TH1120RF programmable line-voltage thermostat review: A smarter way to control...
Most of the smart thermostats we’ve evaluated—from the likes of Nest, Honeywell, and Ecobee—are low-voltage devices designed for central HVAC systems (even if not...
Home Security
SimpliSafe upgrades the DIY home security experience
SimpliSafe, a Boston-based home security company, launched their first security products in 2009 and the devices were a hit. Thanks to their home-security-in-a-box solution...
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Amazon’s Alexa Now Features Reminders and Multiple Timers
Amazon’s beefing up some basic features in Alexa, its voice-controlled assistant. Your favorite lady in a tube can now set reminders and multiple timers,...
Insignia Google Assistant speakers add constant temperature indicators under clock face
Google Assistant speakers come in all shapes and sizes, and one of the few with a clock displayed comes from Best Buy’s Insignia brand....
How to Automate Your Mornings
If you’ve got a few smart home accessories you can build yourself a real-world playlist to get your day started. Make getting out of...
IoT news of the week for March 15, 2019
Congress is back on IoT security bills: Maybe we won’t get any meaningful data privacy legislation, it appears that the US House and the US...
Voice Assistants
How to Scan QR Codes on an Android Phone
QR codes may not be as prolific as they once were, but they’re still highly useful for quickly sharing information. The thing is, it’s...
Netgear Orbi Voice review: It’s not the best smart speaker, but it’s an excellent...
Netgear’s Orbi WiFi System (model RBK50) has been our top home router pick for more than two years, so we were intrigued when we...
Android TV ads explained: Why Google wants to ‘sponsor’ your homescreen and who’s affected
Last week, the Android TV community was up in flames over the revelation that ads had suddenly started appearing on homescreens. Users are outraged...
Capturing Special Video Moments with Google Photos
Posted by Sudheendra Vijayanarasimhan and David Ross, Software Engineers Recording video of memorable moments to share with friends and loved ones has become...
Best Practices for Building Alexa Smart Home Camera Skills
Low latency is a key contributor to customer satisfaction with smart home camera skills. Customers who connect their smart home cameras and doorbells to Alexa...
Smart Devices
Somfy’s First Zigbee3.0 Range of Connected Shades and Curtains
Somfy has launch a new range of connected shades and curtains solutions based on Zigbee 3.0. This new range includes the TaHoma gateway hub...