Beyond the predominance of the Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant connected home ecosystems, Samsung SmartThings has shaken out as a reasonable alternative. So it was with high expectations that we embarked on testing the fresh-out-of-the-lab…
Let's face it. Sooner or later, your dwelling may be targeted by thieves. But full-blown security systems are costly, right? Sure, they can be. However, with this low $137 SimpliSafe Home Security System deal, you can be…
From startup Level Home, the Level Lock aims to turn the smart lock market outside in with their planned release of a mechanism designed to fit entirely inside the door frame. The lock essentially replaces the interior…
August Home, as a pioneer in the smart door lock genre, continues to add versatility and diversity to their connected home platform. We have been testing the 3rd generation of the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect Wi-Fi…
At CES 2020, August Home has announced a new home security product, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. In contrast to existing August smart locks, this product has an onboard Wi-Fi radio, obviating the need for the separate…
Taking a different approach to residential door security, the Netatmo Smart Door Lock brings Netatmo Security app and Apple HomeKit support as well as near-field communication (NFC) smart key access. To launch later in 2020 from the…
LG Electronics will be launching an expanded lineup of 8K TVs at CES 2020, including eight Real 8K-branded OLED TVs across 65-in., 75-in., 77-in., and 88-in. sizes. All of these new LG sets will support not only…
Smart water pioneer Phyn has announced they are moving upmarket with the debut of the Phyn XL 1.5" and Phyn XL 2" at CES 2020. Phyn, the makers of the Phyn Plus intelligent water monitor launched at…
The latest in DIY security cameras and video doorbells are among the most popular connected home accessories, and for good reasons. These awareness solutions can instantly alert you to the presence of intruders, signal as a package…
Is there a smart TV in your media room? If so, you reside in one of the nearly 45 million U.S. households with at least one of these highly-connected big screens in their homes. So says the…
Did you miss out on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on Sonos wireless audio? Many of these products are on sale again. As we have said in the past, we have been everyday users of…
Smart ceiling fans are a great thing, but often they are not positioned for optimum ventilation. That's where portable pedestal fans like the Nash CoolSmart Fan come in. This is an efficient air mover with super-easy app,…
In what is dubbed as Project Connected Home over IP, a broad contingent of the major players in connected home ecosystems have come together for the first time to develop and promote a new, royalty-free, and secure…
Legrand has just moved into the Apple HomeKit neighborhood, bringing with it a broad range of connected home products. For the U.S. market, they have launched a full line of HomeKit in-wall switches and dimmers, as well…
Portable gas generators are exceedingly helpful during power outages or when you need access to power while camping or in remote, off-grid locations. The downside lies in their never-ending thirst for fuel and the resulting carbon emissions,…
Available direct from the company, Haiku C fans from Big Ass Fans are on sale for a limited time at 50% off. We thought these products would go no lower than we wrote about back in October,…
Black Friday 2019 started it all, then Cyber Monday kicked in just a few days later to deliver more deals for holiday shoppers looking to outfit their homes with the latest in connected home tech. And as…
When readers ask us about which 4K TV to buy, we often recommend the Samsung QLED line—and for good reason. We own two of them, and they have been exemplary displays on nearly all counts. And with…
Black Friday itself has come and gone, but most of our recommendations below are still running through Black Friday Weekend and new Cyber Monday and Cyber Week deals are already out there for the taking. Here's a…
We have been testing the August Smart Lock Pro below in our Digitized House connected home integration labs, and so far have been very impressed with it. On Cyber Monday, the kit we are testing—the August Smart…
