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Eufy's Matter-enabled smart lock is 30% off today
The Eufy Smart Lock E30 works with all the big smart home platforms, and it's just $120 at Amazon.
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Ultenic U16 Flex review: Easier cleaning under your couch
Clean your hard floors, carpets, sofas, and ceilings with the terrific Ultenic U16 Flex vacuum.
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For $13, this 128GB Samsung microSD card is perfect for security cams
Bundled with a card reader, this 128GB microSD card from Samsung is a whopping 62% off today.
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A Matter version of the Eve Light Switch is now available
The new smart switch with a Thread radio is part of Eve’s continued expansion beyond building smart home products designed only for the Apple Home ecosystem.
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Tineco Carpet One Cruiser review: Painless carpet cleaning
This well-designed Carpet One Cruiser smoothly handles many of the things we hate about cleaning carpets, from dealing with pet hair to drying your rugs.
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You can save 20% on two Tapo 2K cams for your home
The Tapo Indoor 2K Cameras are $80 at Best Buy
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SwitchBot K10+ Pro review: Compact cleaning for small spaces
A powerful little robot vacuum that works great in tight areas but falls short with mop-able messes.
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This awesome Roborock robot vacuum and mop is 44% off
The self-emptying Roborock Q8 Max+ is on sale for $460 at Amazon.
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Shark’s new PowerDetect robot vacuum has a monster feature
The first of Shark's new PowerDetect line of robot vacuums is available to buy. And it has some top-of-the-line features for a mid-range price.
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You can snag two Kasa Smart smart bulbs for just $14
This smart bulb two-pack from TP-Link's Kasa brand is only $14 at Amazon.
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Proscenic P11 Lite review: A capable and affordable cordless vac
With solid suction and a versatile design, this budget-priced vacuum delivers value for small spaces and quick cleanups.
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Aosu Video Doorbell Ultra review: Budget-priced porch security
This versatile smart doorbell camera delivers plenty of flexibility for a low price—and without the need to pay for a cloud storage plan.
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Level Lock hardware business acquired by Assa Abloy
Assa Abloy will now manufacture what we consider to be the world’s best smart locks.
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This Yeedi robot will vacuum and mop your floors, and it's 33% off
The self-emptying and mop-washing Yeedi M12 Pro+ is just $669 at Amazon.
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Sunseeker Orion X7 review: Great robot lawn mower, subpar app
If you can tolerate the learning curve, this is a fantastic robot lawn mower, especially if you prefer to cut your grass at night.
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You can get two Tapo 2K security cams for the price of one
The TP-Link Tapo 2K bundle is $126 at Amazon.
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Rolli Shades review: These motorized smart shades have evolved—for the better
We revisit a start-up’s smart window coverings, one year later.
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Reolink’s new video doorbell shows visitors head-to-toe in 2K res
The Reolink Doorbell Battery also offers person, package, and vehicle detection; local storage; and dual-band Wi-Fi.
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This Philips Hue smart lights starter kit is a bargain at $64
Complete with two color bulbs and the Hue Bridge, the Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit is heavily discounted at Amazon.
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Tineco iFloor 5 Series review: A Dyson WashG1 alternative
The affordable Tineco iFloor 5 mops and vacuums at the same time for fast cleaning, making it a budget-friendly alternative to Dyson's WashG1.
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Reolink's new pan/tilt security cam can record continuously for up to 8 days
The Altas PT Ultra outdoor pan/tilt home security camera boasts 4K resolution, color night vision, person-detection, and a massive 20,000mAh battery.
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Lockly's latest smart lock opens with just a glance
Lockly’s Visage lock has binocular facial recognition. The company debuted 3 other new locks, too, all of which support Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Home.
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SwitchBot at IFA 2024: Vacuums, air purifiers, and smart shades
Among the interesting products at IFA, SwitchBot has a robot vac/stick vac combo, an air purifier that doubles as a side table, and resizable smart shades.
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Nanoleaf unveils delayed Sense+ light switch
Nanoleaf is finally debuting its first Sense+ product, the “Anywhere” Switch, while promising that the Nala "learning assistant" is "still in development."
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Roborock’s latest robot vacuum rises to the challenge, literally
With its unique three-wheel lift system, the Qrevo Curv can hoist itself over door thresholds and high-pile carpets.
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Philips Hue revamps its Hue Play HDMI Sync Box for 8K
The next generation of Philips Hue’s TV-syncing device can handle 8K video and faster refresh rates. Also: Hue Secure cameras play nice with Alexa and Google Home, plus better support for multiple Hue Bridges.
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Protecting your home costs a mere $100 with this awesome Arlo setup
The Arlo Home Security System is half-off at Amazon.
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Eufy debuts a smart lighting lineup bolstered by a touch of AI
Unveiled at IFA 2024, the company’s outdoor and indoor lights can pair with its security cams to create custom lighting scenes to greet guests, deter prowlers.
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Aqara’s AI-enabled microphone only listens when you pick it up
Rather than always listening for a wake word, the Voice Mate H1 stays asleep until it’s in your hands.
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SwitchBot unveils two smart indoor air quality monitors at IFA
The smart home accessories track local temps, relative humidity, weather forecasts, and more, connected to a SwitchBot Hub 2 or Matter-enabled Hub Mini.
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Secure your whole home with this half-off Arlo three-cam bundle
This Arlo Essential XL camera bundle is just $200 at Best Buy.
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Q Acoustics debuts a clutter-killing, ceiling-mounted amplifier
Ceiling speakers are nothing new, but the innovative Q Acoustics E300A is an Alexa-powered home audio amplifier that can be mounted overhead along with them.
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Snatch the new panning-and-tilting Ring cam for $60
The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is only $60 right now at Amazon.
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Hunter Douglas intros solar charger for PowerView smart shades
Solar panel kits eliminate the need to remove battery wands for charging, or to plug in cables to recharge internal batteries for the company’s motorized shades.
How-To
How to choose a vacuum cleaner that’s right for you
Whether you’re looking for a multitasking vacuum or one that’s ideal for little-and-often cleaning, here are the questions you should be asking.
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Keep your floors clean with the Roborock Q5 Max+ for only $330
The self-emptying Roborock Q5 Max+ is just $330 at Amazon.
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Amazon's new Alexa might have Claude AI under the hood
With the "remarkable" Alexa said to be sputtering, Amazon will reportedly outsource at least some of the voice assistant's AI smarts, according to a recent report.
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Check out our top picks for smart thermostats
There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We'll help you pick the right one.
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Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) review: Revolution extended
But is a new design, a couple of new features, and subtle improvements enough for Nest to reclaim its position as lead dog in the smart thermostat pack?
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The beautiful Nest Thermostat is only $100 right now
You can get the Google Nest Thermostat for $100 at Amazon
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Proscenic Q8 Max review: Small size, big trade-offs
This budget-priced robot vacuum’s compact base station is a win, but cleaning efficiency may fall short.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
All your multiview options on streaming services & devices
Which streaming services and devices support multiview? Here's a breakdown.
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The Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus gets a rare discount
Snag the Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus from Best Buy today for just $70, an enticing $30 discount.
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Best smart plugs: Turn any dumb outlet into a smart socket
With models from Lutron, Leviton, TP-Link, and others, we'll help you find the right smart plug to control your lamps, small appliances, and outdoor lighting.
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The outgoing but still great Ring Video Doorbell gets a 40% discount
The introduction of the all-new Ring Battery Doorbell has Amazon blowing out inventory of the model it's replacing for just $60.
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Dyson WashG1 vs Dyson V15s Detect Submarine: Which should you buy?
Dyson now has two cleaners that can mop hard floors. But which one is right for you? We break down their features, accessories, pros and cons.
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Enjoy 4K streaming with this Fire TV Stick deal: A $20 discount!
The Fire TV Stick 4K is $30 at Best Buy
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The Echo Show 5 is a $60 bargain right now
Powered by Alexa, Amazon's five-inch Echo Show smart display is getting a 33% discount.