Smart Homes

So long, Las Vegas! For 2021, the mammoth CES event normally held in convention halls all across Las Vegas moved to an entirely digital domain, a forcing function of the...

Almost everyone in the world uses consumer electronics devices in one form or another. We live, work, communicate, or get entertained through our TV sets, desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile...

So you have dissed the mall entirely this holiday shopping season. Bravo! Now sit back and stay socially distanced, then take advantage of the joy of online purchasing and the...

Smart door locks are among the most popular connected home upgrades, but where do you start on the process of selecting one? We've been testing these devices for years in...

Sure, this has been a strange holiday shopping season, with many deals coming earlier than ever this year. But the real Black Friday events are finally here, and companies everywhere...

So you missed out on the best Black Friday deals. No big deal. Just sit back and tap away at these Cyber Week deals on smart home products from Amazon...

After living in a home for a few years, it's not uncommon to begin considering an upgrade. The question is: Do you want to renovate in place or move into...

Google has begun rolling out a major software update for its Nest Hub smart displays, bringing new top-level navigation and a re-thought Home Control screen for smart accessory organization and...

So, while Halloween 2020 may be subdued due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you can still have a bit of fun. If you have a Google Nest Hello video doorbell, go...

The most significant aspect of the new Nest Thermostat from Google is not its lower $129.99 retail price. Nor is it the new recycled plastic housing offered in a choice...

There’s no denying that the smart home industry is booming. In fact, there seems to be a new company popping up every few months with a plethora of state-of-the-art technology...

Then there were two. During their October 13 webcast, Apple doubled the size of its smart speaker line with the HomePod Mini, a 3.3-in. tall device that will sell for...

Moving beyond its core competencies in door security, lock maker Yale has debuted a new Smart Storage line with products designed to expand the company's overall home security footprint. This...

Apple's usual September product announcement was anything but, particularly when it comes to the iPhone. Beyond the dearth of the first 5G iPhones—products widely expected for unveiling sometime in mid-October—Apple...

Smart lock makers August and Yale have updated their iOS and Android smartphone apps to support biometrics verification for remote locking and unlocking operations, bringing an additional layer of security...

Smart lock makers August and Yale have announced a new integration program with smart lighting pioneer Philips Hue, slated to debut in the August, Yale Connect, and Philips Hue mobile...

The concept of the smart home is nothing new, of course. From doorbell cameras to remote home monitoring, for years, smart technologies have made life easier and homeownership more enjoyable....

Google recently made a big announcement for the smart home world. The search engine giant revealed that they're investing $450 million in ADT, a leader in home security services. Google's...

The Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell remains one of our top recommendations for homeowners looking to better secure their front door. But since these doorbells are designed to replace a...

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...