I’ve reviewed a lot of security cameras over the years, but I’ve never gotten my hands on an Arlo. When the company offered the Arlo Go 2 for a review, I jumped at the chance. After all, Arlo comes with a stellar reputation and a lot of awesome feature…
I’ve talked a lot about smart gardens before. They’re one of my favorite smart home devices overall, especially with the rising cost of fresh produce and with winter just around the corner. I like fresh ingredients, and it’s often less expensive to gro…
I tried out the Dreo Smart Fan earlier this year. Among its many features is one called “sleep mode,” which purportedly lowers the volume of the fan without impacting performance. I didn’t think much of it; after all, how loud could a fan actually be? …
Gardyn review: easy gardening for a high price
MSRP $849.00
“The Gardyn takes everything I like about smart gardens and scales it up to include way more plants, but the app control is a bit finicky.”
Grows 30 plants at one time
Fully auto…
In the past, the Nest Doorbell has been a popular option thanks to its versatility and clear image quality, but the battery was always a consideration. The latest iteration of the video doorbell does away with the battery in favor of a hardwired connec…
Amazon’s Astro is among the most interesting devices in its entire product lineup. The idea of an intelligent home robot tickles something deep in our psyches, harking back to old episodes of The Jetsons. At its Devices & Services event, Amazon ann…
Update: Amazon’s fall product announcement is happening today! The company isn’t offering a public live stream, but we’ll be liveblogging the entire thing, so watch our feed for the absolute latest.
Amazon’s annual fall Devices & Services event is…
Alexa has seen things.
Alexa has seen everything.
With Amazon’s almost-certain impending acquisition of iRobot, consumers have been in a bit of an uproar over privacy. The idea that Amazon will have access to the layout of your home has been a bi…
Dreo Pilot Max S
MSRP $130.00
“The Pilot Max S lets users control their smart fan with their voice, along with up to 12 different speed settings — but that level of granularity just doesn’t seem like enough to warrant the price.”
Easy se…
Over the weekend, my wife and I took a trip a few states over to visit a friend. That first night at the hotel, I found myself asking Alexa to turn off the lights. It actually took a moment to realize I needed to turn the lights off without a smart ass…
Google held its I/O 2022 event yesterday, but one much-rumored device was noticeably absent: The Nest Hub. Rumors had originally stated that there would be a Nest Hub with a detachable front screen that would work as a sort of “smart tablet.” These wer…
Tineco Carpet One review: Powerful, efficient cleaning
MSRP $499.00
“The Tineco Carpet One Smart Carpet Cleaner is your gateway to cleaner floors.”
Powerful cleaning
Sensors show dirt and debris invisible to the eye
Included accessories …
Robot vacuums put out a lot of air, especially the high-powered models.
For example, the Neato D10 can practically knock you out of your seat.
Alright, that may be an exaggeration — but on the maximum cleaning modes, robot vacuums move a lot of air, w…
Yesterday, CBS New York ran a piece on how smart devices can leave your home open to security threats.
The second line particularly stands out to me: “Even your light bulbs could leave you vulnerable.”
Is there any truth in it? Well, yes — technically…
Canary Pro review: Decent performance, high cost
MSRP $169.00
“The Canary Pro delivers clear video and audio recording along with air quality sensors, but its premium service is required to make it even half-functional.”
Built-in air qual…