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A December update is bricking some Google Home devices
By Nickolas Diaz published
Users report a loss of functionality for the Google Home and Home Mini following an update.
I test smart home products for a living — these are my favorite smart string lights for my Christmas tree
By Chris Wedel published
Jolly and bright Philips Hue, Nanoleaf, and Govee are three of the top smart light brands going. But each has its own take on string lights and how this product fits a brand's portfolio — and I've tested them all.
Best smart scale 2024
By Derrek Lee published
Smarter scales Get back on track with one of these smart scales to monitor, track, and sync your weight directly to your smartphone or tablet.
Arlo Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) review: Simple, yet effective
By Chris Wedel published
Nailing the basics Arlo has made some quality-of-life improvements to the 2nd gen video doorbell with some new features as well. Unfortunately, it comes with some baggage to.
This last-minute Christmas deal gets you 45% off the Ring Video Doorbell (but be quick about it)
By Patrick Farmer published
Ring in the new year! Amazon's Christmas sale is slashing 45% off the Ring Video Doorbell, a Black Friday-level deal that landed just in the nick of time.
ZimaCube NAS hands-on: This 6-bay NAS has a lot of potential
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
New NAS entrant The ZimaCube has enticing hardware and plenty of software features, but there are reliability issues out of the box.
Best Nest camera 2024
By Chris Wedel last updated
Nest watching your nest Google makes some of the smartest gadgets for your home, including security cameras. So, we've gathered up the best Nest cameras into a single guide to help you out.
Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera review: Good but not great unless you pay
By Chris Wedel published
Shine bright The camera and floodlight are a nice combo at a reasonable price, but unless you fork over monthly or buy a sync module, the experience is limited.
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