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How Much Internet Speed Does Your Smart Home Need?
With all the things that now connect to the Internet, you can easily get caught…
Smart home tech, such as the Nest Protect Smoke + CO Alarm shown here, can enable real-time detection and alerts for smoke and carbon monoxide events in the home. Image: Nest.
Preventing Environmental Hazards with Connected Home Tech
Americans spend an average of 90% of their time inside, where pollutants can be up…
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Nevo Butler Brings Smart Home Hub with Integral Voice Assistant
Does the connected home market need yet another smart home hub and ecosystem? The team…
Among new Amazon connected home products are a line of audio amplifiers and revised Echo speakers. Image: Amazon.
The Latest Connected Home Products from Amazon
Online retailing giant Amazon recently held a hardware launch event in which it announced a…
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Controlling Philips Hue Lighting with Hue TV App on Apple TV
A cottage industry of app development around the Philips Hue family of smart LED lighting…
Suited to covering an entire wall or ceiling, Nanoleaf Canvas light panels create a mosaic of variable light. Image: Nanoleaf.
Nanoleaf Begins Pre-Orders for Canvas Smart Lighting Panels
What does electric vehicle and energy innovator Tesla have in common with smart lighting pioneer…
Available as a free download, the new "Smart Door Locks Report 2018" offers key insights on smart home security. Image: ASSA ABLOY.
What’s Driving Demand for Smarter Home Security? Answers in New Market Report
Home security is getting more intelligent: that’s one conclusion of a new report by consultancy…
Smart door locks can be a secure addition to your rental property and a delight to tenants. Image: Nest and Yale.
How to Select a Smart Door Lock for a Rental Property
For centuries, physical locks have been the first line of defense for our properties, keeping…
The Bose Home Speaker 500 is one of 3 new Bose products with the Amazon Alexa assistant built in. Image: Bose.
Native Amazon Alexa Controls Debut in Bose Smart Speakers
In a play to make its audio gear more relevant in today’s connected home, Bose…
Smart tech for cats, like the Petcube Play camera, can add to their luxury life as your pet. Image: Petcube.
6 Smart Home Gadgets That Help Your Cat Live in Luxury
Anyone who has ever lived with a cat knows that you don't own them—they own…
Google Home Hub aims to be the central command center for your connected home. Image: Google.
Google Home Hub Embraces the Hybrid Connected Home
Making a wager on the existence of connected home life beyond pure voice activation, Google…
From the new line of hardware from Facebook, the Portal+ features smart two-way video capability on a 15-in. screen. Image: Facebook.
Facebook Bets on Smart Video Calling with Portal Displays
Putting a new face on the social network, Facebook has announced its Portal line of…
Ready to find your inner barista? The Saeco GranBaristo Avanti is a thoroughbred among coffee makers. Image: Saeco.
Smart Coffee Makers to Energize You and Your Home
You walk into the kitchen and stare at your countertop. It looks so empty and…
Will your smart home platform be relevant years down the road? Image: Machinon.
Building a Smart Home to Stand the Passage of Time: Part 1
When the concept of a smart home is mentioned, we tend to visualize a household…
The Google Home Mini voice-activated speaker will soon be available in an aqua shade. Image: Google.
Google Home Mini Speaker Turns Blue with Aqua Version
Moving beyond the original chalk, charcoal, and coral versions, the popular Google Home Mini voice-activated…
The first Ring camera that can be used indoors or out, the Stick Up Cam is available in wired (shown), battery, and solar versions. Image: Ring.
Ring Branches out with New Stick Up Cams
In synchronization with product announcements from new parent company Amazon, smart doorbell pioneer Ring brought…
The Rachio 3 Smart Irrigation Controller has been upgraded to support Apple HomeKit. Image: Rachio.
Rachio Brings Apple HomeKit and Siri to Irrigation Control
Filling a gap in the Apple HomeKit home automation ecosystem, Rachio has added HomeKit compatibility…
Getting ready to entertain? The Nativ Vita High-Resolution Music System is a versatile option for easy-to-use music. Image: Nativ.
4 Smart Home Upgrades for Smooth Entertaining
A smart home can be uniquely positioned to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Smart…
The Yale Assure Locks - Connected by August line of smart locks integrates Yale touch-screen smart locks with the August app. Image: Yale and August Home.
Yale Connects Its Assure Smart Locks with August App
The first visible fruits of ASSA ABLOY’s acquisition of Silicon Valley smart lock maker August…
Autumn is a perfect time to upgrade your home with smart security and convenience features. Image: iStock.
5 Ways for Securing Your Smart Home this Fall
The sweltering heat of another record-breaking summer is finally coming to an end. That means…