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Microsoft brings Android apps to Windows 10 with new screen mirroring beta

Mike Gerrard - March 12, 2019

Lights & Appliances

Airthings Wave Mini review: This is a great entry-level air quality monitor

Thermostats

Adequate Air Quality or a Comfortable Temperature

Home Security

Are there outdoor Z-Wave outlets to control webcams outside? Yes, but they’re mostly the same.

Lights & Appliances

Philips Hue: Setting Up Starter Kit and The Best Apps

Lights & Appliances

Roku adds voice commands, finally rivaling one of Android TV’s best...

Lights & Appliances

Manage Your Smart Lightbulbs with Emoji Stickers

Lights & Appliances

9to5Toys Last Call: Smart Home Bulbs/Switches from $10, Aukey USB-C Hub...

Thermostats

Sinopé TH1120RF programmable line-voltage thermostat review: A smarter way to control...

Milton Park - April 4, 2019 0

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...

5 Tips for Furnace Maintenance

March 17, 2019

Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice

April 3, 2019

Home Security

SimpliSafe upgrades the DIY home security experience

Ellesha Wicks - April 21, 2019 0

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...

Create a Multiple-Camera, Motion Sensor-Controlled Surveillance System with a Raspberry Pi

April 24, 2019

Array by Hampton smart deadbolt review: It solves the battery problem,...

April 9, 2019

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Google Assistant Continued Conversation now works in the UK

Google Home Sienna Hendricks - March 17, 2019 0

The Continued Conversation feature that was rolled out not too long ago to US users has now made the short hop over the pond...

Ring debuts new indoor/outdoor security cameras and LED lighting

Home Security Ellesha Wicks - November 2, 2020 0

Ring has a few new products on display at CES 2018, including a new version of its Stick Up Cam security camera, and...

Amazon’s entry-level Kindle gets a light and a higher price tag

Amazon Echo / Alexa Tammy Carney - March 31, 2019 0

Amazon is announcing an update to its entry-level Kindle (you know, the one that’s just called “Kindle” without any cool subtitles), adding...

Google Assistant can now support and control robot mops

Google Home Sienna Hendricks - June 27, 2019 0

Almost all the home appliances you buy today are “smart” and integrate with Assistant for voice commands on Android and Smart Displays. Google today...

Walmart adds Google Assistant voice shopping to take on Amazon and Alexa

Sienna Hendricks - April 3, 2019

Nest to join forces with Google’s hardware team.

Mike Gerrard - March 7, 2019

Manage Your Smart Lightbulbs with Emoji Stickers

Mike Gerrard - November 2, 2020

Google hardware. Designed to work better together.

Sienna Hendricks - May 15, 2019

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Everyday home gear made smart

Karim Connolly - May 12, 2019 0

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