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Aiper’s budget robotic pool cleaner is 37% off on Prime Day
The Aiper Seagull SE is our favorite budget-priced robotic pool cleaner, and its price tag is even lower right now.
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This Roborock vac-mop combo is a crazy 63% off for Prime Day
The Roborock Q7 Max will sweep and mop while expertly navigating around your furniture, and it's getting a massive Prime Day discount.
News
Lutron's new Diva smart dimmer is ideal for low-voltage lighting
The lighting control manufacturer has also unveiled 6 news color choices for its Pico Paddle Remote Controls.
Reviews
Degrii Smart Thermostat review: Unexpected features, and flaws
You’ll find some high-end features in this very low-priced smart thermostat, but buyers should carefully consider its shortcomings, too.
Best Deals
SimpliSafe home security bundles 50% off for Prime Day 2024
One of our favorite DIY home security systems is half off for Prime Day, ranging from a basic starter kit to bundles that include indoor and outdoor security cameras.
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Tineco Floor One S7 Pro review: This mopping vacuum is tops
This cordless wet-dry cleaner is so good, you might actually start looking forward to mopping jobs.
News
SmartThings and Airzone transform A/C units into smart appliances
Airzone Control’s Aidoo line of HVAC controllers bring the leading brands of inverter air conditioners—including mini splits—into the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem.
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How to turn your apartment into a smart home
Being a renter doesn't mean you can't enjoy high-tech comfort and convenience of a smart home. Our guide shows you how without upsetting your landlord.
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Here’s what’s the Matter with your glitchy Philips Hue bulbs
Do your Philips Hue bulbs keep jumping to 100-percent brightness for no apparent reason? Here's the reason—and yes, the new Matter standard is involved.
Reviews
Kidde Detect 10 Year Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm review
It lacks smart home connectivity, but this smoke and CO detector offers every other safety feature you could ask for, and it interconnects to other detectors.
News
Blast from the past: Amazon revives Echo Spot alarm clock
Nearly five years after killing off its Alexa-powered smart alarm clock, Amazon has brought the Echo Spot back from the dead.
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Moprobo OneGo Turbo review: Pizza, anyone?
This unconventional vacuum-free floor cleaner can scoop up dust, leaves. scraps of paper, and even entire slices of pizza.
Best Picks
Best air purifiers: Keep your home safe, comfortable, odor free
The world of air purifiers can be confusing, but the bottom line is that the best units can improve your quality of life.
News
Amazon pulls the plug on Alexa-powered Astro for Business bot
Announced just seven months ago, Astro for Business was positioned as a watch dog for commercial venues, but it’s now been kicked to the curb.
Reviews
Airrobo T20+ review: Don't let its small size fool you
This self-emptying 2-in-1 robot takes up little space but packs big cleaning power.
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Yeedi C12 Pro Plus review: Great cleaner, but also a sock eater
The Yeedi C12 Pro Plus can vacuum, mop, and take on all that pet fluff flying around, but it also has obstacle avoidance issues.
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How robot lawn mowers cut grass without whacking off your toes
Robot mowers don't have walls to define their boundaries. Here are the two most common ways they navigate and avoid obstacles, like your feet.
News
Amazon Prime Day 2024: Everything to know and early deals
Amazon’s big two-day shopping event is due next month, and we're expecting discounts on Echo devices, robot vacuums, security cameras, and more.
Reviews
Ambient Weather WS-1965 review: Budget home weather tracking
If your home weather station budget is capped at $140, this is the one to buy.
News
AI-powered Alexa? Here's what Amazon might charge for it…
In a “must-win” year for Alexa, Amazon is still said to be mulling an extra fee for an Alexa supercharged by AI.
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The hidden costs of robot vacuums revealed
From disposable dust bags to new side brushes, the cost of replacement parts for a robot can add up quickly. Here's how much more you can expect to spend.
Reviews
Dreame H14 cordless vacuum review: Easy wet and dry cleaning
From dust bunnies to sticky spills, Dreametech's new wet and dry vacuum has your floors covered.
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Philips Hue’s new smart light is the one we’ve been waiting for
Famous for its smart bulbs, floor lamps, light switches, and outdoor fixtures, Philips Hue has waited a surprisingly long time to jump into this smart light category.
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Blink security cameras gain new playback feature: Blink Moments
Subscribers who own more than one Blink home security camera will soon get recordings with multiple perspectives of what's happening around their property.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
The best way to set up an Apple TV
How to bypass the Apple TV app, but still use its excellent "Up Next" feature.
News
Tapo's solar-powered security cam offers sustainable surveillance
TP-Link's smart home brand says 45 minutes of sunshine on the solar panel accompanying its SolarCam C402 is enough to power the security cam 24/7.
Reviews
Ultenic T10 Pro review: A mid-priced vacuum loaded with extras
The surprisingly affordable Ultenic T10 Pro comes with plenty of bells and whistles, including wet mopping and a self-emptying dust bin.
Opinion
4 reasons HomePod wasn't invited to the Apple Intelligence party
A new AI-enhanced Siri is coming to iPhones, iPads, and Macs later this year—but not to HomePods. Here are a few possible reasons the HomePod got left out.
Reviews
SwitchBot Lock Pro review: A plus-sized retrofit smart lock
Putting aside this retrofit lock’s tremendous physical size, it’s sufficiently worthwhile to earn our cautious recommendation.
News
Apple’s HomePod is finally getting a long-delayed feature
Starting this fall, you'll be able to let someone else play DJ on your HomePod.
News
Apple barely mentioned smart home during its AI-infused WWDC keynote
If you blinked, you missed the handful of new features coming to the Apple Home app this fall.
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myQ Smart Indoor Camera review: No longer limited to garages
This inexpensive indoor camera needs some updates to make for a more compelling surveillance option.
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Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) review: A solid upgrade
Roku's latest premium remote is sensible upgrade for cheaper streaming players and smart TVs.
News
Home Assistant gets AI-powered voice control; I can’t wait to try it
Now you can say “Hey, it’s too dark in here,” and Home Assistant’s LLM-powered conversation agents will know what to do.
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Safemo's solar-powered security system promises privacy first
The kit includes pair of solar-powered 4K cameras and an AI-powered central hub for local processing, encryption, and storage of recordings.
Reviews
Dreame X40 Ultra review: Advanced tech for effortless cleaning
Dreame's new flagship robot vacuum and mop brings key improvements, from an extending side brush to advanced dirt detection.
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Kidde says its new smoke detectors respond 25% faster than competitors
The new Kidde Detect product line consists of battery-powered and hardwired smoke and smoke plus carbon monoxide detectors.
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Proscenic P13 review: Effortless cordless cleaning
With its slim design, powerful suction, and multi-surface capabilities, the P13 delivers efficiency and convenience.
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10 killer smart home products that are now stone dead
Angry that Spotify will soon kill your Car Thing? Welcome to the club. These doomed smart home products were also destined for the dumpster.
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Commercial Electric Smart Thermostat review: Hubspace climate control
Home Depot’s Hubspace smart home ecosystem now includes a budget-priced, no-frills smart thermostat.
Feature
6 everyday air pollutants you need to worry about
Every breath you take includes a potpourri of particles that could be hazardous to your health. These are the six common airborne pollutants to watch out for.
Updated
Smart lighting specialist Lutron launches super-small downlights
Lutron’s pricey new Ketra and Rania recessed ceiling cans boast barely-there 2-inch apertures, replicate natural light, and—of course—offer wireless control.
News
Google speaker groups just got a major missing feature back
A years-old legal spat with Sonos forced Google to pull a key speaker group feature. But with victory in sight, Google is rolling back the change.
Reviews
Philips 4000-series smart deadbolt review: Bluetooth with options
The 4000 series starts with Bluetooth, but you can upgrade to Wi-Fi with an add-on module, or buy a different configuration with a Z-Wave radio instead.
Reviews
Govee Floor Lamp 2 review: Lighting up the room for less
A more affordable version of Govee’s flagship smart lamp, the Floor Lamp 2 can still put on a show, and it works with Matter, too.
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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review: Advanced cleaning, for a price
Roborock's new flagship is a competent cleaner, but comparable performance can be found elsewhere for less.
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Dreame Roboticmower A1 review: Innovations and shortcomings
This pricey robot lawnmower impresses in many ways, but its high price tag and poor obstacle avoidance dampen our enthusiasm.
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Is iRobot Select worth it? Let's do the math
iRobot's subscription service gets you a self-emptying Roomba, free replacement parts, and a new Roomba every three years, all for $29 a month.
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iRobot closes Select subscription service to new customers
Following Amazon’s decision to end its bid to acquire iRobot, the robot vacuum maker has stopped accepting new members to its Roomba subscription plan.
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