ReviewsSmart HomeGoogleReviewsSmart HomeGoogleGoogle Is Sending Its 'Animal of the Day' Assistant Feature to a Farm UpstateAdd this to the never-ending list of things killed by Google.ByFlorence IonPublishedNovember 28, 2023Comments (2)
ReviewsSmart HomeAmazonReviewsSmart HomeAmazonAmazon Is Quietly Replacing Android in Some Products with its Own OSThe new OS Codenamed Vega has been spotted on the Echo Show 5.ByDua RashidPublishedNovember 15, 2023Comments (5)
ReviewsSmart HomeGoogleReviewsSmart HomeGoogleGoogle's 'Help Me Script' Can Help Automate Your Smart HomeThe feature is only in preview mode for now, and you don't have to know how to code to use it.ByFlorence IonPublishedNovember 9, 2023Comments (2)
ReviewsSmart HomeReviewsSmart HomeMatter's Latest Update Adds Support for Home Appliances, but Does It Matter?It is cool to be able to start a robot vacuum remotely, but I've been doing that with the smart home I already have.ByFlorence IonPublishedOctober 23, 2023Comments (6)
ReviewsSmart HomeReviewsSmart HomeSamsung Adds SmartThings to Its Soundbars and Smart TVsThe premium HW-Q900C will be the first to debut SmartThings baked into a Samsung device.ByFlorence IonPublishedOctober 5, 2023Comments (1)
ReviewsSmart HomeAmazonReviewsSmart HomeAmazonAmazon’s Big Bet on New Devices and AIThe e-commerce giant bunts on new products but lean heavily into AI.ByDan AckermanPublishedSeptember 20, 2023Comments (2)
ReviewsSmart HomeAmazonReviewsSmart HomeAmazonPics: Amazon Debuts Revamped Echo Frames, a New Echo Hub, and MoreFrom the new Echo Show 8 to updated Echo Frames, these were the highlights of Amazon's September 2023 Devices Event.ByDan AckermanPublishedSeptember 20, 2023
ReviewsSmart HomeLightingReviewsSmart HomeLightingPhilips Hue Announces New Full Home Security SuiteSignify’s light and door monitoring functions are fully Matter compatible, though the new Philips Hue Secure cameras…ByKyle BarrPublishedAugust 31, 2023Comments (9)
ReviewsSmart HomeLightingReviewsSmart HomeLightingNanoleaf 4D Review: Immersive Lighting that Watches Your TV Along With YouThis smart light strip and camera combo adds an extra dimension to TV and gaming.ByDan AckermanPublishedAugust 30, 2023Comments (13)
ReviewsSmart HomeAppleReviewsSmart HomeAppleApple's Second Attempt at the HomePod is Not a RedemptionThe HomePod looks the same as its predecessor, sounds too bassy, and costs too much.ByFlorence IonPublishedApril 20, 2023Comments (14)
ReviewsSmart HomeAmazonReviewsSmart HomeAmazonNo One Needs Amazon's Wall-Mounted Echo ShowThis big-ass smart display is gorgeous to look at, but the software and camera need serious work.ByFlorence IonPublishedFebruary 4, 2022Comments (15)
ReviewsSmart HomeReviewsSmart HomeLG's Cordless Vacuum Solves Some Huge Problems for a Ridiculous PriceThe self-emptying vacuum doesn't make another mess when you empty it, but is that worth $999?ByAndrew LiszewskiPublishedDecember 9, 2021Comments (36)
ReviewsSmart HomeLenovoReviewsSmart HomeLenovoI Love This Smart Alarm ClockIt's a little expensive for an alarm clock, but it's a solid bedside companion.ByFlorence IonPublishedNovember 11, 2021Comments (18)
ReviewsSmart HomeNestReviewsSmart HomeNestGoogle's New Indoor Nest Cam Is a Stylish Upgrade With an Annoying AppThis transition from the Nest app to the Google Home will be hard for those with old Nest cameras in their home.ByFlorence IonPublishedOctober 20, 2021Comments (6)
ReviewsSmart HomeSmart DisplayReviewsSmart HomeSmart DisplayFacebook's New Portal Is Great, but It's Also FacebookIf you want a kid-friendly screen you can easily move around the house, Portal Go is it—but it doesn't have parental…ByFlorence IonPublishedOctober 19, 2021Comments (5)
ReviewsSmart HomeReviewsSmart HomeThis $40 Security Camera Is an Affordable Way to Keep an Eye on Your HouseTP-Link's indoor security camera offers the basics. Many folks don't need much else.ByFlorence IonPublishedOctober 18, 2021Comments (4)
ReviewsSmart HomeNestReviewsSmart HomeNestGoogle's Newest Nest Cam Is a Solid Security Camera If You're All In With GoogleYou no longer need a subscription to get a Nest cam's best features, but you're also sacrificing some freedom to…ByFlorence IonPublishedSeptember 6, 2021Comments (15)
ReviewsSmart HomeReviewsSmart HomeThis Standing Air Conditioner’s Quiet Cool Will Make Me Miss Working From HomeMidea's new unit makes it very cold, very fast—and unlike other portable ACs, it's not loud as hell.ByMarina GalperinaPublishedAugust 31, 2021Comments (8)
ReviewsSmart HomeGoogleReviewsSmart HomeGoogleThe New Nest Doorbell Cam Is a Reminder That Nest Has Gone Fully GoogleGoogle's cheaper doorbell security camera offers a lot for less, but you make some sacrifices for those savings.ByFlorence IonPublishedAugust 24, 2021Comments (42)
ReviewsSmart HomeReviewsSmart HomeHex Home Security Is a Supercharged Motion Detector That Feels Very First-GenHex's security kit uses wifi to detect movement, though it still feels like a concept rather than an ecosystem.ByFlorence IonPublishedAugust 18, 2021Comments (2)