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Lights & Appliances

Smart lighting is a lighting technology designed for energy efficiency. This may include high efficiency fixtures and automated controls that make adjustments based on conditions such as occupancy or daylight availability. Lighting is the deliberate application of light to achieve some aesthetic or practical effect. It includes task lighting, accent lighting, and general lighting. Smart appliances utilize modern computer and communications technology to make functions faster, cheaper and more energy-efficient.

Philips releases outdoor connected Hue lighting

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Philips Hue products are going outside. Available for purchase this summer in the U.S., the lighting company has a range of new outdoor lighting products...

Awair Element indoor air-quality monitor review: New look, lower price tag, same accurate readings

The Awair Element is the latest indoor air-quality monitor from Awair, a company that has consistently put out some of the best products in...

iSmartgate Pro review: This smart garage door opener fails to deliver on its big...

Laden with a confusing name, iSmartgate doesn’t just make smart home hardware for security gates—though that’s its distinct focus. Its gear can also be...

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

Roku is one of the biggest TV platforms in the US with a good portion of its success coming from a barebones, simple offering....

Eufy RoboVac 11S Max Review: Extra Suction Power at a Reasonable Price

A side view of the RoboVac 11S Max. We love Eufy’s robotic vacuums. They’re affordable, effective, and easy to use. And Eufy’s new robotic vacuum, the...

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

With its Wave and Wave Plus air quality monitors, Airthings’ made clear its mission to raise awareness of radon, the...

7 LED Solar Landscape Lamp

This little item turned up for me this afternoon after languishing in the post for longer than I care to mention. I don’t blame...

Best robot vacuums on Amazon

If you just go to Amazon cold looking for a robot vacuum to buy, you’ll probably be surprised, and possibly even overwhelmed, by the...

Best mesh Wi-Fi routers: Reviews and buying advice

A great wireless router is an essential element of tech life, whether you’re building out a smart home or you just want the best...

Manage Your Smart Lightbulbs with Emoji Stickers

I recently purchased a few smart bulbs and have plans to expand my collection of smart lights. I did notice a small inconvenience during...

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After working in the games industry for years, Jeferson Valadares and Chris Barnes were quick to recognize voice technology as the next major...

Sleep Easy with These 5 Smart Baby Monitors

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Along with bundles of diapers, gallons of milk and the ubiquitous baby stroller, a smart baby monitor should go next on your shopping list. Well,...

Behind that automated car or robot, there’s often a person

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The Mira Robotics laundry robot is teleoperated for some tasks. Image courtesy of Mira Robotics. When we think of automation, we tend to think of...