Electronics and smart home gadgets bring convenience and automation to your home and often need minimal maintenance, save for the odd firmware update — that is, unless you live in a place that gets an actual winter. While most shoppers are eager to set…
Interested in syncing your Alexa speakers together? Speakers like Echos and other models with Alexa built in can sync up into speaker groups. This functionality allows them to play music simultaneously, act as part of a home theater, and more.
If yo…
Air purifiers can be an important appliance in your home if you have any issues with breathing or allergies — or you just care about having better air quality. Not all air purifiers are the same, though, and it’s essential to make sure the one you buy …
If you’re all-in with Android and the Google ecosystem, there are some smart lights that may work better with your setup than others. Once set up, these smart lights play nice with Google Home, so you can manage all of your connected devices under one …
The holiday season is often called the most wonderful time of the year — but if you’re hosting any parties, you probably know it as the most stressful time of the year. Getting your house prepared, ensuring guests will be entertained, and the simple ac…
While it’s always fun to score a bargain or to get something you really covet on sale, there are times when a gadget or appliance is simply worth the splurge. We review a lot of kitchen tech, appliances, and accessories and these are the ones that have…
We all know Alexa is a super helpful virtual butler that can answer all manner of questions, do calculations, and manage queries, plus control smart home functions and play videos. Did you know Alexa devices, like the new Echo Show 15 can also help you…
Security cameras are one of the best ways to keep your home secure. Floodlight-equipped security cameras are great for seeing activity at night and instantly alerting any intruder that they’re being watched. Two great budget-friendly options in the sma…
Far more than a handy voice assistant that can stream music, give you recipe tips, and answer whatever random questions may pop into your head, Alexa is also a phenomenal resource for keeping in touch with family and friends. For those of us with loved…
Halloween is just around the corner. Smart devices are getting more compatible than ever now that the Matter standard is rolling out, and there are new releases for everything from the latest Nest video doorbell to the new Echo Dot 5th-gen smart s…
Certain homeowners may be skeptical of how easily a robot vacuum can handle their thicker, high-pile carpets. That’s a legitimate concern; robot vacuums pack a lot of power for their small size, but they can struggle to clean thick carpet as thoroughly…
Roombas and Roborocks are two of the popular robot vacuum options in the country, both offering advanced smart technology for automated floor cleaning and a range of devices to choose from. In fact, if you’re trying to compare robot vacuum models, you …
Pets are part of our smart homes, too, and it’s no surprise that they can get involved in how our smart tech works. That can lead to surprising results, especially with our voice assistants and smart displays, like those from Google and Amazon. Wh…
Thinking about new adventures in the kitchen? Some people start cooking because they want to save more money, eat healthier, start cooking for their kids, or just want to pick up a new, tasty hobby. Others may have mastered some basic meals but really …
If you’re a fan of the highly capable Alexa voice assistant, the versatile app, and the easy connection with Amazon and smart home devices, then you definitely want a smart speaker with built-in Alexa capabilities. But which one? Amazon, of course, has…