Today's robot vacuums offer intelligent navigation courtesy of lidar tech. But despite being the gold standard of robot vacuum navigation, it's not perfect.
| Smart Home News | July 3, 2021 |
Ring's security cameras have made news due to a series of hacks. What do hackers gain by hacking such cameras? We spoke with a security expert to find out.
| Smart Home Features | June 29, 2021 |
As smart appliances continue to evolve, the potential for them to be hacked becomes greater. We spoke with a cybersecurity expert who sheds light on the risks.
| Smart Home Features | June 29, 2021 |
Amazon Prime Day should yield some amazing deals on the company's many Echo devices. Before you buy, we detail which models are worth buying for the big day.
| Smart Home Features | June 29, 2021 |
DJI continues to rule the consumer drone market with the release of the Mavic Air 2. Improvements in all areas make it a great drone for casual and pro flyers.
| Reviews | June 17, 2021 |
Prime Day is known for deep discounts on robot vacuums. The iRobot Roomba 692 continues to be a popular choice, but is it still worth buying on Prime Day?
| Smart Home Features | June 14, 2021 |
Ring's lineup of video doorbells covers the gamut, but we break down which one you should buy for Amazon Prime Day.
| Smart Home Features | June 9, 2021 |
Now positioned as a flagship drone, the DJI Air 2S, which features a one-inch camera sensor, offers better quality from the start
| News | April 21, 2021 |
Security cameras can be invasive inside of the home, which is why Home Hex offers an intriguing alternative with motion detection through Wi-Fi.
| Smart Home Features | March 31, 2021 |
The Apple HomePod Mini was recently discovered to have a temperature and humidity sensor. It might shock you, but hidden sensors are more common than you think.
| Smart Home Features | March 22, 2021 |
The DJI FPV drone is a beast that can only be tamed by seasoned pilots. I thought I was worthy, but I crashed it on my first test flight.
| Features | March 2, 2021 |
Smart displays have a lot to offer, but Amazon's potential Echo command center just doesn't seem like a logical addition to my work-from-home setup.
| Smart Home News | February 12, 2021 |
CES 2021 introduced us to the touchless doorbell, but it shouldn't be exclusive to just new models -- it should come to existing ones as well.
| Smart Home News | January 15, 2021 |
Video doorbells introduced at CES 2021 were all adapted for the times, so here are some of the best that were announced.
| Products | January 14, 2021 |
The smart home team at Digital Trends voted on the best smart home tech at CES 2021. Here are our picks.
| Products | January 14, 2021 |
There wasn't a single trend that defined the smart home in 2020, but several that showed its adaptability in a challenging year for all.
| Smart Home Features | January 10, 2021 |
Robot vacuums will no doubt be seen at CES 2021, but the biggest opportunity for them now is the ability to disinfect surfaces. Will we finally see it?
| Smart Home Features | January 10, 2021 |
Apple Fitness Plus just launched the company into the on-demand fitness space, paving the way to becoming a potential leader.
| News | December 21, 2020 |
The Amazon Echo (4th Gen) introduces exciting new changes that make it our pick for the best smart home gadget of 2020.
| Smart Home News | December 9, 2020 |
Smartwatches have so many features and uses, but the Wyze Watch presents itself as an interesting alternative. In fact, it exposes a problem with smartwatches.
| Smart Home News | December 6, 2020 |
The Google Nest Mini is frequently discounted throughout the year, but today's Cyber Monday deal brings it down tremendously to make it an irresistible buy.
| Smart Home | November 30, 2020 |
Smart LED light bulbs don't come cheap, which is why you should snag this Cyber Monday 2020 deal on a 4-pack of Sylvania Smart+ A19 LED light bulbs.
| Smart Home Deals | November 30, 2020 |
The day's finally here to start your smart home or expand it. If there's one must-buy, this is the best Black Friday smart home deal you can shop today.
| Smart Home Deals | November 27, 2020 |
The DJI Mini 2 has everything people wanted from the original, boasting proper 4K video recording, stronger motors, and more. Oh yeah, it's still 249 grams.
| News | November 4, 2020 |
Android 11 is finally here and provides users with a new quick access menu for the smart home, so we break down the reasons why you should start using it more.
| Android | October 17, 2020 |
Today's smart toothbrushes try to achieve a level beyond what electric toothbrushes have offer. The Oral-B iO Series 9 is looking to leapfrog everything else.
| Reviews | October 12, 2020 |
While you may be tempted to buy the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 smartphones, you should know that there might be something astounding waiting for us in 2021.
| Android | August 5, 2020 |
More cameras are supporting Apple's HomeKit smart home platform. The Eve Cam is the latest, but does it have what it takes to be a standout in the space?
| Reviews | July 24, 2020 |
If you're paranoid about germs, UV light sanitizers have been touted to be effective. How well do they really work? We put one to the test to find out.
| Smart Home Features | July 22, 2020 |
The pandemic is changing the traditional gym. People are still afraid, so there's been an increase in adoption of home gyms, connected apps, and subscriptions.
| Smart Home Features | July 15, 2020 |
The $40 Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K boasts everything you'll need to secure your home while you're away without costing you a whole lot of cash in the process.
| Reviews | July 11, 2020 |
There have been rumors about Apple producing a portless iPhone, so that will in turn have a major impact on how we it's charged The smart home will be affected.
| Apple | June 29, 2020 |
Apple recently introduced a slew of new features with its announcement of iOS 14, we round up the best five HomeKit features you can expect with the rollout
| Products | June 22, 2020 |
Google Assistant can be useful, but sometimes it fails to listen to commands. A quick-access menu for the smart home will be a great feature for Android 11.
| Smart Home Features | June 18, 2020 |