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…
Smart devices are everywhere you go. You'll notice things like smartwatches or smart home hubs are now part of daily life. The versatile Orro switch is one of those devices that's aiming high in the business. FeaturesCompatibilityPriceCheck…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
Tineco is offering special one-day Cyber Monday deals on their A11 Master Plus and iFloor cordless vacuums (both at 35% off), plus ongoing holiday deals on their Pure One S12 and A10 Hero models. All of these…
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat started the connected thermostat product genre, and they are still an excellent choice for many homes. They've controlled the HVAC in our homes for the past seven years, never exhibiting a single…
A cottage industry of app development around the Philips Hue family of smart LED lighting has produced a nice collection of software that runs on the popular Apple TV platform. Certainly, the native Hue smartphone app is…
If you have been considering outfitting your space with Sonos multi-room wireless audio products, now may be the time with these special Black Friday weekend deals. We have been everyday users of Sonos for over seven years,…
We covered the Pani Smart Water Monitor in an in-depth review just a few weeks ago. As stated in the review, we see this first smart water product from Austin, Texas-based startup Pani Systems as an ultra-smart…
Home security is more important than ever. But traditional security cameras can only let you know when a crime has happened after the fact. You can't keep an eye on your home 24/7—or, at least, you can't…
If you’re looking to make the switch to LED lighting, it can be as simple as putting a new bulb in an existing fixture. However, to make the most of what LED technology is capable of, you…
