Smart Homes

Moving beyond efficient high volume low speed (HVLS) airflow, Big Ass Fans, makers of the Haiku residential and light commercial fans, has announced they intend to integrate anti-pathogenic ultraviolet C...

At a digital keynote address during their virtual Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 (WWDC20), Apple announced they will bring core HomeKit functionality to the Apple TV set-top box in the form...

Technology is probably one of the best additions in any modern household, especially when you use it to make your living environment more comfortable, safer, and to create that unique...

Google Nest has started rolling out the new Nest Aware cloud video subscription plans to customers with Nest Cams, giving them the option to stay with their current first-generation plan...

Google has upped the ante on giveaways to existing Google Nest cam owners by offering a free Nest Mini speaker for those committing to annual, second-generation Nest Aware or Nest...

Too good to be true? That's what we first thought when we received an email from the Google Store on June 2, 2020, entitled "You’ve got a Nest Hub to...

Following its debut at CES 2020 back in January, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock has begun shipping to consumers—bringing a smaller form factor and onboard Wi-Fi networking to the company's...

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause global havoc, many companies are hanging on for dear life. The necessity of working remotely and social distancing has left many industries and...

Aiming to redefine the concept of home insurance, tech startup Hero Labs has announced Hiro, a new insurance brand intended to lower premiums based on the presence of smart technology....

Working from home can be rewarding, but you may be having trouble getting settled into your new-found environment. To be your most productive self, you probably need to take another...

Do you often wonder why you sneeze a lot indoors or find your allergies flaring up? It could be because we are spending so much more time inside or there’s...

It looks like you may be able to open car doors with your iPhone soon. The ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT) is always introducing new things you can do with...

Connected home security just took a definitive leap forward as mesh Wi-Fi pioneer eero has debuted enhanced Apple HomeKit security on their line of routers. Designed to work with the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...