How to use your smart thermostat when you’re away for the holidays

Schedule your smart thermostat properly while you're away for the holidays. Whether it's winter or summer, you can optimize your AC's settings.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Smart lighting for safety and security

Smart security lights can help secure your home's perimeter. Find out how motion sensing and mobile alerts can provide greater peace of mind.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

How do smart lights work?

There's a lot going on inside a smart light bulb. We're going to dig into the science of LEDs, the wireless protocols used, and the wide range of designs.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Is a portable home battery worth it?

You want to have some extra security with your power supply. Is a portable home battery the answer? Dig in to see if they're worth the money.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

How to know when to change your smart air purifier’s filter

Air purifiers need filter replacements at regular intervals. Find out how often you need to be swapping yours.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Twin turbines help Eufy RoboVac X8 robot vacuum series suck up dirt

The Eufy RoboVac X8 boasts two turbines that each produce 2,000 pascals of suction. It also boasts new mapping features and an optional mopping mechanism.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Why smart lights are the perfect entry point to the smart home

Start building your smart home on the right foot. Smart lights are painless, easy to set up, and highly affordable.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

How smart lighting affects your health

Learn how smart lighting affects your eyesight, sleep schedule, and mood.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Best smart thermostats settings

These are the recommended thermostat settings for your Ecobee or Nest smart thermostat.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Do air purifiers help with allergies?

Learn how air purifiers help with allergies by capturing pollen via HEPA and other types of filters.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Can smart lights help with seasonal affective disorder?

Seasonal affective disorder can really bring you down in the winter. Smart lights can help fight the symptoms but aren't a substitute for proper light therapy.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Instant Pot Pro Plus lets you pressure cook with confidence using a mobile app

The Instant Pot Pro Plus has just been announced. It includes Wi-Fi connectivity so you can transfer cooking information wirelessly to the pressure cooker.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Ring is helping your video doorbell get spooky for Halloween

Ring has released new faceplates, chimes, and greetings for the Halloween season.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

5 smart products for tiny spaces

We have some of the best multi-use products for your tiny home. Save on space and the need for extra appliances.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

How to use motion sensors for smart lights outdoors

Outdoor light motion sensors can add a healthy level of security to your home. Here's how to set them up.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Smart light bulbs vs. smart switches: The pros and cons

How do you decide between updating your home with smart light bulbs or just updating to smart light switches? Here's what you need to know to decide.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Nanoleaf adds Thread to HomeKit support for Shapes, Elements, and Lines smart lights

Nanoleaf's Shapes, Elements, and Lines smart lights can now use Thread over HomeKit. This should help simplify network management.

Trash         April 21, 2022

Guide to smart light switches

Add intelligence to your lamps with a smart light switch! By swapping out your old switches, you can command home lighting from your phone or with your voice.

Buying Guides         April 21, 2022

Stop leaky faucets with Phyn’s new, more affordable smart water leak monitor

Phyn has released the second generation of their smart water monitor, which is both cheaper and smaller.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Which Instant Pot should you buy on Black Friday?

It's Black Friday, and you want to know the best Instant Pot to pick up. Dive in and we'll walk you through our top pressure cooker pick.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Best air purifiers at CES 2022

Let's take a breath and see what kind of air purifiers made their way to CES 2022. You might be surprised by what they've come up with now.

Smart Home         April 21, 2022

Govee Glide Hexa Light Panel review: Great lighting, cluttered app

The Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels provide a colorful backdrop for your home, complete with music sync out of the box. Are they worth taking the plunge?

Reviews         April 15, 2022

5 creative ways to repurpose your old and unused tech

Rather than simply tossing out your old electronics, it's actually quite easy to find alternative uses for them. Here are some of our favorites!

Smart Home Features         April 3, 2022

Best solar powered security cameras of 2022

Solar-powered security cameras can help you make sure your property has all the protection it needs, even in the off-grid areas. Here's our list of favorites.

Smart Home         March 29, 2022

How to responsibly recycle old and unused batteries

Figuring out how to recycle batteries can be a bit of a challenge depending on where you live, so we put together this guide to help out.

Smart Home Guides         March 24, 2022

How to change your smart light colors

One of the greatest features of smart lights is being able to change them to all sorts of colors. Here's how you do it.

Smart Home Guides         March 17, 2022

5 technologies you didn’t know came from Ukraine

Ukraine is a country of resilient, smart people. They've made countless contributions to the world of technology. Here are just a few.

Trash         March 4, 2022

Cana One aims to one-up SodaStream with bevy of smart features

Cana One is promising a smart beverage system for your kitchen that can mix thousands of different drinks while minimizing waste.

Smart Home News         March 4, 2022

Tuya Ambient Light Bar review: Functional but not secure

These inexpensive Tuya Ambient Light Bars do the job, but a lack of brand recognition shakes confidence.

Reviews         February 28, 2022

How does direct current power work?

Despite the dominance of alternating current in our day to day lives, direct current still has some very useful applications.

Smart Home Features         February 25, 2022

This wooden smart home sensor doesn’t need batteries

Researchers have drummed up a new kind of smart home sensor that is powered by simple pressure with no need for batteries.

Smart Home         February 14, 2022

Google is using A.I. to reduce idling time at traffic intersections

A new research project from Google has been able to reduce gas emissions and wait times at intersections by 10% to 20%.

Cars         February 11, 2022

Are solar panels recyclable?

Solar panels are great for generating renewable power, but what happens when they reach the end of their life? Find out how solar panel recycling works.

Smart Home         February 11, 2022

How much money can you save with solar panels?

Solar panels are a big investment, but they can also save money on your electrical bill. Is it worth it?

Smart Home         February 7, 2022

HomeKit smart plug installation guide

Manage smart plugs with your Apple devices by tying them into HomeKit. Once it's done, you'll be able to manage them alongside your other smart home devices.

Smart Home         January 31, 2022

Google Home smart plug technology, installation, and setup

Connecting your smart plugs with Google Home is a breeze. Learn how to add some automation to your dumb appliances in a few steps.

Smart Home         January 27, 2022

Dreame H11 Max Wet and Dry Vacuum review: Slick design with modern conveniences

The Dreame H11 Max Wet and Dry Vacuum is a good-looking piece of hardware with enough power to handle larger homes.

Reviews         January 27, 2022

Best solar panels

Solar panels can keep your home humming with renewable energy. Discover some of the best models available to build your off-grid getaway.

Products         January 26, 2022