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Amazon's Blink unveils a no-frills $50 video doorbell
Amazon's Blink has unveiled its first video doorbell, and it could be a bargain at $50.
Jon Fingas09.28.2021Matter smart home networking standard delayed to 2022
The Matter smart home standard embraced by Amazon, Apple and Google has been delayed to 2022.
Jon Fingas08.14.2021Get Amazon's latest Echo and two Hue bulbs for $80
Amazon is selling a bundle with its latest Echo and two Hue bulbs at a discounted $80.
Jon Fingas02.17.2021Philips Hue module turns any light switch into a smart switch
A new Philips Hue add-on turns your existing light switches into smart ones that keep your lights available even if someone flicks the switch off.
Jon Fingas01.14.2021TP-Link adds security cams and a video doorbell to its Kasa smart home line
TP-Link is committing to smart home tech in a big way with Kasa devices that include a video doorbell, security cameras and switches.
Jon Fingas01.11.2021Lutron's outdoor smart plug controls your lights in harsh weather
Lutron has unveiled a Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug that's built to survive tough weather — it can control your patio lights even in torrential downpours.
Jon Fingas01.11.2021Kohler's smart home upgrades include a mood-setting bath
Kohler has grown its smart home line to include a mood-setting bath, a lower-cost smart toilet and a hands-free faucet.
Jon Fingas01.09.2021LG's new stick vacuum automatically empties dirt while it charges
LG has unveiled a cordless vacuum that cleans and removes dirt while it charges, sparing you the messiest part of house cleaning.
Jon Fingas01.06.2021GE's smart home brand expands beyond lighting with a security camera
C by GE has become Cync, and it's expanding beyond lighting to include smart home tech like security cameras and thermostats.
Jon Fingas01.05.2021Sharp's first Alexa-ready microwave ovens are optimized for popcorn
Sharp has unveiled its first microwave ovens with Alexa, and they have voice commands fine-tuned for Orville Redenbacher popcorn.
Jon Fingas12.09.2020Nanoleaf takes on Hue with its first bulb and lightstrip
Nanoleaf is taking on smart lighting giants like Hue with its first bulb and lightstrip.
Jon Fingas11.11.2020Wink's smart home platform faces a days-long outage
Wink's smart home platform has been suffering outages for days.
Jon Fingas09.12.2020Amazon now offers a smart clock add-on for the Echo Flex
Amazon has introduced a Smart Clock add-on for the Echo Flex that can show timers while you're cooking a meal.
Jon Fingas08.06.2020Eve's HomeKit-only indoor security camera arrives on June 23rd
Eve Systems is releasing a HomeKit-only security camera, the Eve Cam, on June 23rd.
Jon Fingas06.03.2020Google's advanced hacking protection comes to Nest devices
Google's Advanced Protection Program now works with your Nest devices, not just PCs and phones.
Jon Fingas06.01.2020Arlo Video Doorbell now takes commands from Google Assistant
Arlo's Video Doorbell now works with Google Assistant, not just Alexa, giving you a choice of how to answer your doorbell.
Jon Fingas05.31.2020Wink smart home users have one week to subscribe or be shut off
Wink is moving its smart home technology to a subscription, and owners aren't thrilled.
Jon Fingas05.06.2020Grab Shark's IQ self-emptying robot vacuum for $170 off at Wellbots
Shark's IQ robot vacuum is on sale for $429, well under its usual $599 price.
Jon Fingas05.06.2020Balmuda's $329 steam-based toaster finally arrives in the US
Balmuda has brought its legendary steam-based toaster to the US for the first time.
Jon Fingas04.29.2020Tesla Powerwall knows when to stop charging your EV during power outages
An update to Tesla's Powerwall will slow or even stop charging your EV to keep your house running during a power outage.
Jon Fingas04.19.2020