smart home

get started with these smart lighting kits

Here are some great smart LED light bulb kits to get you started

Christine Persaud 1 day ago

Smart lights are a great way to get started with a smart home or expand one that you've already begun creating. Some require a hub or bridge while others connect directly to Wi-Fi or devices via Bluetooth so you can control them by a mobile device and even with voice. Handy kits could with everything you might need, including multiple bulbs and/or hubs, and sometimes even some extra...

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This robotic vacuum may well be the best under $300

Spring is here, and you know what that means — spring cleaning. While the end result of spring cleaning is always good, the actual process can be a bit of a pain. That, however, is exactly where the Eufy RoboVac 15C Max robotic vacuum comes in — taking care of your spring cleaning for you, so you can spend your time doing other things, or simply relaxing.

light up your life

Here are the best cheap smart LED light bulbs you can buy

Christine Persaud 1 week ago

Smart light bulbs are a simple buy to get started on a smart home. You can swap one in for a standard A19 light bulb, download an app, then control it from your phone, or even sometimes by voice. They're really easy to set up and often add the ability to showcase light in millions of different colors instead of just standard soft white.

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Here are the best robot vacuums on the market right now

Rebecca Spear 3 weeks ago

We've done our research and discovered the best robot vacuums out there. See which one would work in your home.

sleep smart

Make your bedroom smarter and your mornings brighter

Christine Persaud 3 weeks ago

We often focus on smart home tech for the rooms in the home where people often congregate, like the living room, rec room, basement, kitchen, or even backyard. But what about the bedroom? There's plenty of smart home tech that is perfectly suited to the bedroom, helping you get a better night's rest or a more refreshed wake-up experience.

I'm not crazy, I swear!

These products help me avoid going insane working from home

Ara Wagoner 3 weeks ago

Trust us — it's easy to go insane while working from home. Here are a few gadgets and gizmos that'll (hopefully) stop that from happening.

Spends less time cooking and more time eating

Kick up your cooking with these smart gadgets

Christine Persaud 3 weeks ago

There's a ton of really cool smart home tech for the kitchen, along with some smart products that will make food prep and cooking easier. Here are some of the best out there to get you cookin' fast.

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Start your mornings right with these bathroom gadgets

Christine Persaud 3 weeks ago

When you think about adopting a smart home, the bathroom might be the last room of the home on your list. But don't discount the value in adding smart gadgets to the loo. You might be surprised not only about the plethora of gadgets that are available, but how truly useful some of them can be.

I say ding dong good sir!

The best smart doorbells on the market right now

Rebecca Spear and Jeramy Johnson 4 weeks ago

We've done the research and determined the best six smart doorbells cameras for any home. See which one fits your needs.

Home security

Do you need the Nest Cam IQ or should you just go for the Nest Cam?

Hayato Huseman 1 month ago

Nest's connected security cameras are great for keeping your home and belongings safe, but deciding which camera to buy can be a bit daunting.

Where there's smoke

The best smart smoke detectors for your home

Jerry Hildenbrand, Rebecca Spear and Jeramy Johnson 1 month ago

A Smart Smoke Detector is the one thing you buy and hope you never use. It's important to get the right one for you so you can get things set up easily and protect your family and belongings, and have the peace of mind that comes with knowing you'll be alerted if anything happens.

Y tho?

Air Wick's Essential Mist Smart Diffuser shows anything can be made 'smart'

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 3

Air Wick isn't a company you'd normally associate with smart home products. But here we are.

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Amazon has a bunch of Meross smart home products up to 40% off today only

John Levite 1 month ago

Grab the Meross smart garage door remote for less than $31 and control your garage door from your phone or with your voice. Other options on sale include 4 smart plugs for just $23, outdoor plugs that are weather resistant, light switches, and more!

Stop the Leak!

Here's the best way to protect your home from water damage

Nicholas Sutrich 1 month ago

There are many ways to protect your home, but one of the most important is keeping water out of places it shouldn't be. A smart water monitor can detect leaks and prevent disaster. We show you which one is the best for your home or business.

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Keep a tidy home with the ILIFE A9 Smart Robot Vacuum now on sale for $200

Alex Smith 1 month ago

This smart robot vacuum cleaner automatically maps and navigates your home to keep it clean. Control it with the free app or even with your voice and a smart home assistant like Alexa or Google Assistant. Today's deal is one of its best yet.

Smarter power

Make your smart home even smarter with these smart surge protectors

Andrew Myrick 1 month ago

While it's important to have a surge protector for your more valuable electronics, "normal" surge protectors are boring. We have found some of the best surge protectors that are equipped with "smarts" like being controlled by Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

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Add smarts to your home with the Leviton Decora mini plug on sale for $11

John Levite 1 month ago

Requires no hub and can be controlled from anywhere using the My Leviton app. Create lighting scenes, schedule the lights to come on or go off when you want, or use vacation mode when you're away. Works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

I can show you the world

Does the versatile Amazon Echo Show 5 have a front-facing camera?

Rebecca Spear and Jeramy Johnson 1 month ago

The Amazon Echo 5 has better privacy features than previous Alexa devices. Let us tell you all about it.

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Take off 40% on four Aoycocr smart LED light bulbs

John Levite 1 month ago

These are BR30 bulbs, deisgned for overhead or recessed light fixtures. They do not require a hub to connect to your smart home. Use voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant. Control with your smartphone, too. Full RGB color spectrum available.

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You don't have to pay a lot for a smart Samsung TV

Andrew Myrick 2 months ago

Smart TVs are difficult enough to navigate through, but Samsung makes life easier with its various categories of smart TVs ranging from flat-screen, QLED, curved, basic, and so much more. Here are the best of the best Samsung smart TVs.