Traditional home security systems don't offer much flexibility, but a former ADT employee thinks his new system, Abode, is the safest out there.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
Unlike many outdoor security cameras, the Nest Cam Outdoor has two-way audio, so you can yell at those damn kids to get off your lawn.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
Your presence can literally light up a room if that room features the new Philips Hue motion sensor.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
Few things set the mood like lighting, and if you want that mood to be terrifying, then these LED bulbs will definitely fit the bill.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
The Airmega 400S is a smart air purifier that will turn on to clean the air when it detects it's bad.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
The Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer uses an app to track your symptoms.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
What are you drinking at your party? You might want a variety of drinks, so we rounded up some of the better drinking gadgets to help out.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
Amazon's Alexa has a new skill: tracking your Amazon packages.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
These apps and sites can help you figure out your home decor by selecting color schemes or just finding nice furniture.
| Smart Home Features | April 21, 2022 |
Turn that grassy patch you call a backyard into a summer utopia with these 12 entertaining gadgets, from inflatable movie screens to robot lawnmowers that do the hard work for you.
| Smart Home Guides | April 21, 2022 |
Want to bake a pie for Pi Day but have no experience? No problem! These pie gadgets will make the whole process, from rolling the dough to slicing it evenly, as easy as 1, 2, 3.14.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
America's Test Kitchen's Cook's Science explains the best way to make chicken wings for the Super Bowl 2017.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
Bill Gates had a spectacular home in the '90s. Here are the many parallels of Bill Gates' "home of the future" and modern smart homes.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
Ever wondered how induction cooking works? Check out this explainer.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
Stasher bags are heat-safe, so you can put them in the microwave, dishwasher, and oven. They're perfect for sous vide, as well.
| Smart Home News | April 21, 2022 |
Whether your kids love science or music, there are some amazing podcasts out there. We've picked some of the best for all age groups, from toddlers to teens.
| Streaming Guides | April 21, 2022 |
Update: Delta has discontinued the Wi-Fi Leak Detector and is issuing refunds to owners. Click here to get more information on how to collect your refund.
| Reviews | April 18, 2022 |
Sensors are an easy way to make you feel a little more secure in your smart apartment, especially when it comes to arming your windows and doors. They can also provide peace of mind when it comes to leaks and air quality.
| Smart Home Features | April 12, 2022 |
I’ve lived in the Digital Trends smart apartment for six months. I found things I loved about it -- and also things I loathed about it.
| Smart Home Features | April 12, 2022 |
Google and Nest have been together since 2014, but now they're really together as Google Nest. Products like Google Home Hub are being rebranding as the Google Nest Hub. Other changes to Nest accounts and privacy and security measures are also underway, but that could spell trouble for IFTTT users.
| Smart Home News | March 25, 2022 |
Green Magic Homes makes prefab houses that are supposed to be covered in plants to make them green in both senses.
| Emerging Tech | February 4, 2022 |
The GE Smart Countertop Microwave can be controlled by Amazon’s Alexa, but it also uses scan-to-cook technology via its app for packaged and frozen food. The list of items is robust, but we’d like to see the app incorporate more fresh food options to really make this connected microwave smart.
| Reviews | January 24, 2022 |
Facebook’s new data policy is 4,200 words you’re never going read, but the company has become a little more transparent about how they track users and non-users as they click on different pages and use other apps. Here’s everything you need to know.
| Guides | January 24, 2022 |
Allrecipes and Instacart have teamed up to help you order ingredients to cook an Instacart recipe. The service will deliver the food to your door.
| Smart Home News | August 20, 2021 |
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security accused China of attempting to steal coronavirus vaccine research from the U.S. and urged researchers to be wary.
| Trash | June 29, 2021 |
The Amazon Echo Show is a smart assistant with a screen, so you can both see and hear what Alexa’s talking about. Right now, features like being able to see your timer or camera feed are helpful, but not world-changing. Here's what happened when we took the device for a spin.
| Reviews | June 8, 2021 |
The Hoover Rogue 970 is a robot vacuum that requires an app for certain functions and features, so make sure your home Wi-Fi is up to snuff before it cleans your floors.
| Reviews | June 8, 2021 |
The U.S. needs more tests for the coronavirus pandemic, but these tests have accuracy issues that need fixing as well before lockdown measures can be eased.
| Health & Fitness | May 10, 2021 |
Frigidaire’s Gallery Series double oven is spacious and sleek, offering plenty of room for any size meal.
| Reviews | May 7, 2021 |
The Wink Hub 2 is a smart-home hub that connects to lots of devices, supports tons of protocols, and offers easy setup.
| Reviews | May 7, 2021 |
In our Singlecue Gen 2 review, we try to use gestures to control our smart home and TV.
| Reviews | May 7, 2021 |
The Roost RSA-400 is a smart smoke alarm that uses a Wi-Fi-enabled battery to send alerts to your smartphone when it detects smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, or natural gas.
| Reviews | May 7, 2021 |
The Petzi Treat Cam lets you check up on your pet and deliver treats. It’s a nice way to connect with your cat when you’re away from home -- but yes, your cat will always love a piece of plastic as much as he loves you.
| Smart Home | May 7, 2021 |
In our Nucleus Anywhere Intercom review, we test the “Skype in a box” videoconferencing appliance and digital assistant that preceded Amazon’s upcoming Echo Show.
| Reviews | May 7, 2021 |
With two separate devices that plug into your outlets, the Nightingale immerses you in white noise or sounds like falling rain. It has some smart features, but its $299 price tag is a wake-up call.
| Reviews | May 7, 2021 |
The Nanoleaf Aurora is a pack of flat panels that light up your wall. You can arrange them in unique shapes and customize the colors. They’re fun, fairly functional, and will get your guests talking.
| Reviews | May 7, 2021 |
Myfox wants its security camera to make you feel safe but also secure in your privacy, thanks to its privacy shutter. The feature is genius, but it comes at a premium price.
| Reviews | May 7, 2021 |
When it comes to smart-home devices, there may be lots of things you want — and lots you don’t. LifeSmart’s kits let you choose what’s important to you, though it may not be the right choice if you want to add on later.
| Reviews | May 7, 2021 |