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The Samsung SmartThings hub and smartphone app. Image: Digitized House.

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7 Best Automation Systems to Turn Your House into a Smart Home

Are you ready to bring your home into the 21st century? With automation products like lights, outlets, security systems, lamps, humidity sensors, and more, you can control your entire home from the palm of your hand. But managing dozens of products can get tricky. That's…

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18 July 2019

Big Ass Fans Haiku L fan. Image: Digitized House.

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Prime Day Finale Brings More Connected Home and Tech Deals

On the final day of the Prime Day event on Amazon, still more connected home devices are on the deal docket at significantly reduced prices. In addition to our previous picks, we have added new deals on Big Ass Fans, Apple, and iRobot products. Prime…

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16 July 2019

Amazon Books store in Austin, Texas. Image: Digitized House.

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Our Latest List of Prime Day Deal Recommendations

It's real. Prime Day 2019 is here, and the deals keep flowing from Amazon's cavernous warehouses. For many items, the products will be at reduced prices for the entire duration of the July 15 and 16 event, but still others may have much shorter fuses.…

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15 July 2019

Tineco A10 Hero vacuum. Image: Tineco.

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Special Limited Amazon Prime Day Deals on Tineco Stick Vacuums

Tineco makes some of the best stick vacuums out there, and with special limited time Prime Day deals, their A10 Hero vacuums are available at up to 40% off their regular prices. They offer 4 stages of fully sealed filtration, making them a wise choice…

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15 July 2019

eero mesh Wi-Fi system. Image: eero.

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Best Prime Day Deals on Smart Tech

For Amazon Prime subscribers, Prime Day may be the best time of the year to outfit their homes with connected home tech at the lowest prices. Here are some of the best deals we recommend from among the thousands of items available July 15-16. See…

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15 July 2019

Echo Plus speaker. Image: Amazon.

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Prime Day Minus One: Still More Early Tech Deals

Amazon has dropped the prices on more of its connected home tech, just one day before the official Prime Day (actually, 2 days, July 15-16) kicks off. Here are some of the best deals out there. See More of our Prime Day Deal Picks: Our…

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14 July 2019

Amazon Echo and Echo Dot. Image: Digitized House.

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Amazon Primes the Smart Home Pump with Early Prime Day Deals

For Amazon Prime subscribers, it's often possible to augment their collection of connected home tech at lower costs when the online retail giant hosts its annual Prime Day event. But this year, you can begin deal-shopping earlier since Amazon has begun quietly releasing some deals…

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13 July 2019

Make your summer go more smoothly with a smart irrigation controller. The Rachio 3 is one of the best choices out there. Image: Rachio.

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6 Smart Gadgets to Automate the Summer

Summer is closing in fast, which means warm weather, plenty of time spent outdoors, and lots of fun. But the hotter temperatures and more time at home, especially for kids, tend to boost household costs. Thanks to modern technology—particularly smart devices—you can offset some of…

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14 May 2019

iRobot Roomba 690 robot vacuum. Image: iRobot.

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6 Technologies to Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze

Whether you do spring cleaning every year as a personal tradition or not, it's something everyone ends up doing. There's something about being cooped up inside all winter that makes any living space feel stuffy. Once warmer spring weather arrives, everyone wants to start fresh.…

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17 March 2019

Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt. Image: Schlage.

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5 Smart Door Locks to Buy in 2019

Smart locks prevent you from fumbling with physical keys and can also allow you to grant temporary access to someone such as a house sitter or delivery person. But, the market is growing, and it can be difficult to determine which one to buy. This…

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13 February 2019

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4 Smart Smoke Detectors to Buy in 2019 for a Safe Home

Whether you already use smart devices in your home or not, a smart smoke detector is one of the best purchases to make. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, nearly 1,500 fire deaths occur each year due to missing, broken, or dead smoke alarms.…

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10 February 2019

Across Europe, there is an ASSA ABLOY smart door lock for nearly every application. Image: ASSA ABLOY.

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An ASSA ABLOY Smart Door Lock for Every Door, Everywhere

Connected living has become the order of the day, and in lockstep smart home technology has reached a tipping point. In a survey conducted for ASSA ABLOY’s new “Smart Door Locks Report 2018,” 60% of respondents said they owned at least one smart device. Alongside…

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9 February 2019

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Connected Packs to Elevate Your Travel Game

If you're a frequent or even just now-and-then traveler, you know how important it is to keep your essential belongings by your side without getting overloaded by weight or bulk. No matter what they're up to on their adventure, who wants to lug around a…

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2 January 2019

Kello smart alarm clock. Image: Hello.

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6 Smart Alarm Clocks You Never Knew You Needed

Although there are some days where it sounds nice to spend the day in bed, that's obviously not feasible for people who have work, school, and family obligations. For most of us, alarm clocks are typically bedroom staples for getting going after a long night…

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27 December 2018

Among new Amazon connected home products are a line of audio amplifiers and revised Echo speakers. Image: Amazon.

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The Latest Connected Home Products from Amazon

Online retailing giant Amazon recently held a hardware launch event in which it announced a massive array of new connected home products. With these fresh products, you will see improvements to Amazon's core line of Echo speakers, new Echo devices, new Alexa voice activation skills,…

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21 December 2018

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Cyber Week Deals on Our Favorite Smart Home Gadgets

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 we have tested, purchased, and continue to use each and every day. You can't go…

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25 November 2018

Put your mind at ease while on vacation by gearing up with the right smart home tech. Image: Vinicius Amano on Unsplash.

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8 Connected Home Gadgets for a Stress-Free Vacation

Smart home devices aren't just for when you're actually at home. They can be just as useful when you're away, and are a sure-fire way to contribute to a stress-free vacation. Here are eight gadgets for your connected home that will help you check in…

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15 November 2018

Sonos One smart speaker. Image: Sonos.

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Smart Home Music Streaming Made Simple

Setting up multi-room speaker systems in your house used to be a long, stressful, and expensive undertaking. With all of the cords, bulky or ugly speakers, and endless installation hours, it’s no wonder so many people don’t bother ever setting up a sound system in…

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14 November 2018

The new Apple MacBook Air. Image: Apple.

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Apple Launches Refreshed iPad Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini Models

Highlighted by an all-new line of iPad Pros, Apple has launched a refreshed group of computing products designed to bolster its appeal to consumers and professionals looking to upgrade or replace their tablets, laptops, and desktops. In addition to new 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions of…

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1 November 2018

Just in time for Halloween: August Home brings new Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT skills to its smart locks and doorbells. Image: August Home.

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August Enables More Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT Skills

Adding to a repertoire of voice commands for its smart door locks, August Home has added a smart unlock feature for the Google Assistant. Designed to work with the August Smart Lock and Smart Lock Pro, the new integration pairs a voice command with a…

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30 October 2018