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The Hue app on Apple TV enables control of Philips Hue smart lighting from the Apple TV screen. Image: Digitized House.
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Review: Controlling Philips Hue Lighting on Apple TV With Hue TV App

A cottage industry of app development around the Philips Hue family of…

Tom Kolnowski Tom Kolnowski
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.
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Preventing Environmental Hazards with Connected Home Tech

Americans spend an average of 90% of their time inside, where pollutants…

Kelsey Down Kelsey Down
CO.ALITION Colfax Pack. Image: CO.ALITION.
Product GuideSmart Homes

Connected Packs to Elevate Your Travel Game

If you're a frequent or even just now-and-then traveler, you know how…

Kayla Matthews Kayla Matthews
Suited to covering an entire wall or ceiling, Nanoleaf Canvas light panels create a mosaic of variable light. Image: Nanoleaf.
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Nanoleaf Begins Orders for Canvas Smart Lighting Panels

What does electric vehicle and energy innovator Tesla have in common with…

Tom Kolnowski Tom Kolnowski
The Bose Home Speaker 500 is one of 3 new Bose products with Alexa built in. Image: Bose.
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Native Amazon Alexa Controls Debut in Bose Smart Speakers

In a play to make its audio gear more relevant in today’s…

Tom Kolnowski Tom Kolnowski
Smart tech for cats, like the Petcube Play camera, can add to their luxury life as your pet. Image: Petcube.
Product GuideSmart Homes

5 Smart Home Gadgets That Help Your Cat Live in Luxury

Anyone who has ever lived with a cat knows that you don't…

Holly Welles Holly Welles
Google Home Hub aims to be the central command center for your connected home. Image: Google.
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Google Nest Hub Embraces the Hybrid Connected Home

Making a wager on the existence of connected home life beyond pure…

Tom Kolnowski Tom Kolnowski
Ready to find your inner barista? The Saeco GranBaristo Avanti is a thoroughbred among coffee makers. Image: Saeco.
Amazon AlexaGadgetsGoogle Home

Smart Coffee Makers to Energize You and Your Home

You walk into the kitchen and stare at your countertop. It looks…

Kayla Matthews Kayla Matthews
Will your smart home platform be relevant years down the road? Image: Machinon.
Energy ConservationSmart Homes

Building a Smart Home to Stand the Passage of Time: Part 1

When the concept of a smart home is mentioned, we tend to…

Eddie Estelles Eddie Estelles
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.
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Ring Branches out With New Stick up Cams

In synchronization with product announcements from new parent company Amazon, smart doorbell…

Tom Kolnowski Tom Kolnowski
Autumn is a perfect time to upgrade your home with smart security and convenience features. Image: iStock.
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5 Ways for Securing Your Smart Home this Fall

The sweltering heat of another record-breaking summer is finally coming to an…

Victoria Schmid Victoria Schmid
New in iOS 12, Screen Time is an ambitious effort by Apple help alert users to smartphone addiction. Image: Angelique Emonet on Unsplash | Apple.
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Can Apple and iOS 12 Help Cure Smartphone Addiction?

If you were asked where and how you’re reading this article, what…

Hilary Bird Hilary Bird
Smart tech products like the iRobot Roomba vacuum will help keep dogs happy and their owners smiling. Image: iRobot.
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6 Smart Tech Tools for Devoted Dog Owners

Tech isn’t just for humans. Dogs can enjoy the benefits of today’s…

Holly Welles Holly Welles
Now more than ever, your smartphone and your voice can make you master of your domicile. Image: iStock.
Amazon AlexaApple HomeKitEnergy Conservation

6 Tips for the Road Ahead—to Your Smart Home

Smart home technology is among the best things to come out of…

Victoria Schmid Victoria Schmid
Kids are immersed in smart tech, and its up to parents to help them safely navigate through it. Image: Patricia Prudente on Unsplash.
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9 Parenting Tips to Help Kids Use Smart Tech Safely

Today’s children have the luxury of technology at their fingertips. In an…

Elaine Thompson Elaine Thompson
Featuring integration with Apple iOS as well as watchOS, the Philips Hue app for Apple Watch enables Hue lighting control via widgets. Image: Digitized House Media.
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5 Apple Watch Apps for Smart Home Mastery

There are a variety of watchOS apps that enable you to control…

Kayla Matthews Kayla Matthews
A multitude of energy- and resource-efficient smart-home technologies are becoming mainstream in today's homes, thereby normalizing energy-efficient living. Image: Brian Babb on Unsplash.
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Are Smart Homes Normalizing Energy-Efficient Living?

Smart and sustainable homes can offer excellent energy efficiency, curbing energy and…

Kayla Matthews Kayla Matthews
Voice-controlled digital assistants can be a valuable asset for parents looking to bolster the education of their children. Image: Digitized House Media.
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5 Approaches to Make Digital Assistants a Partner in Your Kids’ Education

Your family has a voice-controlled home assistant, but you’re tired of asking…

Elaine Thompson Elaine Thompson
Robotic mowers can be a big time saver in your landscape, giving you more time to tend to the garden. Image: Husqvarna.
Connected GarageHealthy HomeHomes

Smart Solutions to Accelerate Garden Growth

Having a garden is one of the biggest joys a nature enthusiast…

Holly Welles Holly Welles
Security cameras have gotten much smarter, but where you place them can increase their effectiveness. Image: Digitized House Media.
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With Smart Security Cameras, Location Is Everything

So you installed a security system and you're feeling great knowing that…

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