Many of the pictures we see of Roombas and other robot vacuums in action have them scooting over hard flooring, clearing up pet kibble or dust bunnies. Images of the bots on carpets are rarer, although they exist, too. That leads to a lot of questions …
There’s plenty of novelty in the smart home. Not long ago, casually telling a computer to tweak the lights or adjust the temperature was straight out of sci-fi. It’s not all about flash, though. There are real efficiencies you can enjoy with a kitted-o…
Getting the day going with that all-too-crucial cup of coffee is paramount for many of us. While rolling through the Starbucks drive-thru is a decent last-ditch resort for those with limited time, brewing coffee at home is usually preferable. After all…
By now, we’re all familiar with smart lighting. Smart lights have the ability to operate on a schedule and do things like change color or be turned on or off with just your voice. A smart light bulb is perhaps the simplest form of connected lighting, b…
If you are starting to gather a number of handy smart devices around your home, you may be wondering how secure a smart home is and if anyone could potentially hack it. Could someone else be looking through your security camera? Could they gain control…
Alexa is packed with features that can complement your smart home. The voice assistant can connect to your favorite music service, control an immense number of smart devices, listen for smoke alarms, and use third-party skills to do so much more.
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It’s no secret that chefs — both amateur and professional — love a clean, extra-sharp knife for their work. That’s especially important when cutting thicker materials, like that fresh steelhead fillet you just bought, whole cooked chicken, or your late…
A number of Ring’s Video Doorbell models are wireless, including the standard 2020 model, as well as Doorbells 3 and 4. These smart doorbells use battery packs that you periodically remove and charge. The advantage is that you don’t have to worry about…
Ring has quickly become a staple brand in the smart home space thanks to its Video Doorbell. The standard doorbell version has had four iterations along with a Pro model. Yet even with all the upgrades and different models, there are times when it, jus…
It’s that time of year when all you can think about is relaxing in the backyard without a care in the world. Whether you’re gathering with friends around the patio table, sinking into the hot tub, or just lazing about in a hammock, making your space th…
Home security systems can come with several kinds of costs — even for something as simple as a security cam. There’s the initial cost of purchasing the product, i.e. the price tag when you’re putting it in the cart. There is often a subscription that y…
Want to keep an eye on the game or your favorite show from the kitchen? It’s not easy, especially if you don’t have an open floor plan. The solution is adding a separate TV to your kitchen space — but there’s not usually a lot of room, especially for e…
Smart kitchen technology isn’t new, but a growing segment of this market is now focused on smart ovens. But what exactly is a smart oven, what does it do, and what actually makes it smart?
What are smart ovens/stoves?
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Robot vacuums are packed with sensors to help them avoid objects, and many advanced models can also judge if there is clearance to make it under furniture. But these features don’t always work as planned, and homes can have many different kinds of furn…
iRobot Roombas can be incredibly smart: When programmed and set up correctly, they can navigate complex obstacles, return to their bases for charging, and in some cases, empty out their dust bins into a larger collection bin at the station. With voice …