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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
How to Use a Security Camera’s Night Vision Through a Window
Wi-Fi cameras rely on infrared (IR) for night vision. But IR bounces off glass—so, if you’re using your camera behind a window, you’ll only...
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Best universal remote control
There was a time when a single brand dominated the universe of universal remote controls: Logitech’s Harmony. That changed earlier this month when Caavo...
What happens when your smart home data is used against you?
By now, you’ve probably heard about China’s Social Credit scoring system. It combines facial recognition technology with all sorts of personal data to determine...
Use Home Automation to Check On Your Kids
Besides making life easier and more secure at home, smart automation and security devices can also be used to help keep tabs on your...
Security Showdown: Smart Locks vs. “Dumb” Locks
A proper lock is a crucial component to home security, keeping unwanted intruders from four-legged pests to would-be burglars at bay. And while we...
Voice Assistants
Samsung’s Galaxy Home quietly gains more features, but it still doesn’t have an official...
We haven't seen hide nor hair of the Galaxy Home smart speaker since its unveiling alongside the Note 9 in August, but Samsung has...
Hands-On With Apple’s New Second-Generation AirPods
Apple's second-generation AirPods, announced last week, started showing up on people's doorsteps this morning and also became available for purchase in Apple retail stores....
The best Google Home-compatible smart home devices
Google Home, the search giant’s series of smart speakers powered by Google Assistant, is a pretty impressive hands-free helper. You can ask it when...
[Update: Live on Android, web] Google Voice adds ‘Anonymous Caller ID’ option
Google Voice last month began rolling out the Google Material Theme redesign to Android, and expanded VoIP availability. The latest feature for Google’s telephony...
How to Create Automated Daily Routines on Your Android
I’ve been using daily routines with my smart speaker ever since Amazon rolled them out for its Echo devices. And I don’t trigger chained...
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The Best Ultra Compact Battery Banks
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It’s great to have a battery bank that allows you to charge your smartphone 8 or 9 times before you get anywhere near a...