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10 killer smart home products that are now stone dead
From Amazon's Echo Look to the Nest Secure security system, these doomed smart home products were destined for the dumpster.
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This wireless 2K security cam with solar charging is 46% off right now
This awesome Eufy SoloCam S220 security cam is on sale for $70 on Amazon.
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Get peace of mind at home with a Ring Battery Doorbell, now 40% off
Don't have a video doorbell yet? Get one now for just $60 on Amazon!
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Comparing smart lock quality & security? Look for these standards
ANSI and BHMA smart lock ratings reveal everything from the effort it will take to defeat a lock (via picking or sheer destruction) to the availability of blank keys.
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This wireless, solar-powered Eufy security camera is 46% off today
Get the Eufy SoloCam S220 for just under $67 on Amazon right now.
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This tiny 2K security camera is super cheap at just $25 right now
The Tapo Indoor/Outdoor C120 is on sale for 38% off on Amazon.
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Flic Duo smart home button is available for discounted pre-order
Following its CES debut, Flic is offering a $10 discount on pre-orders of its versatile two-button Duo smart home controller, which it expects to ship this summer.
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Level up your TV for the Super Bowl! Govee's RGB backlights are 30% off
These colorful lights will elevate your TV watching experience, and they're slashed down in price right now.
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These Matter smart shades use one cable for power and data
SmartWings’ new smart shades are the first we’ve seen to boast Matter-over-Ethernet connectivity, meaning no need for batteries or multiple cables.
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Snazzify your home with 100 feet of RBG strip lighting, now 40% off
This hot Amazon deal, which offers $29 off on this 100-foot RGB smart light strip, won't last forever.
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This new Zigbee tech could turn Philips Hue lights into motion sensors
With Ambient Sensing, groups of Zigbee devices—like smart lights—can work together to detect motion in a given area.
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Wyze cams are getting AI-powered video search
Thanks to AI, the event alerts from your Wyze cams are about to get a lot more descriptive. But the new feature won’t come cheap.
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Shelly’s Gen 4 smart home devices take a different approach
These 4th-generation devices support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter. But the company says their flexibility doesn’t make them too complicated for first-timers to use.
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Ecobee introduces a new entry-level smart thermostat at CES 2025
The $130 Ecobee Essential replaces the $150 Ecobee Lite, and it carries over some of the features that make the pricier Enhanced and Premium so great.
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TP-Link’s Tapo smart home ecosystem is expanding rapidly
Concerned about the stories of security vulnerabilities in TP-Link routers? You needn’t worry, those products come from a different TP-Link.
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Haus.me shows off a tiny smart home you can plop anywhere
The model on display has all the smart home features you could ask for, powered by Apple HomeKit.
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Best of CES 2025: Smart home & home security gear we love
From smart locks with their own displays to a smart pet door that can sense when your pooch approaches, these are the smart home gadgets that caught our eye in Las Vegas this year.
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Glomensio’s Firefly illuminated house numbers could save a life
Glowing house numbers are nothing new, but the Firefly Gen 2 integrates with your smart home and will flash red and blue any time you place a call to 911.
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Baseus launches solar-powered S2 security camera at CES 2025
With solar efficiency, dual motion detection, and simple setup, the S2 is designed for eco-conscious, hassle-free security.
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Reolink unveils Altas Wireless Security System with 24/7 2K recording
Debuting at CES 2025, Reollink's battery-powered security camera system combines continuous recording, ColorX night vision, and smart home integration.
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Nanoleaf brings LED face mask, subscription plan to CES
Taking a detour from its light panels, Nanoleaf is jumping into the health market with a light therapy mask. Also on tap: a paywall for two of Nanoleaf’s newest features.
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SwitchBot’s new video doorbell comes with a 4.3-inch in-home display
No need to pick up your phone when a visitor rings the bell, just glance at the display to see who’s there. It's a great companion for the SwitchBot Lock Ultra.
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The Philips Hue app is getting an AI chatbot
Setting the mood with smart lighting? A generative-AI assistant coming to the Philips Hue app will soon be able to help.
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LIFX turns its Matter ceiling light into a smart lamp
LIFX’s Matter-enabled Luna Smart Lamp incorporates smart multi-zone lighting tech from the brand’s popular SuperColor Ceiling light.
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CES 2025: Jasco unwraps Matter smart plugs and switches
Smart light manufacturer Jasco is embracing the Matter standard with a series of new smart plugs and wall switches.
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Pawport brings its revamped smart pet door to CES
The new and improved Pawport Smart Pet Door makes your dumb pet door smart, enabling remote management, customizable curfews, pet activity tracking, and more.
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Lockly displays some wildly innovative smart locks at CES 2025
Best known for the fascinating PIN Genie on its high-end smart deadbolts, Lockly is also showing its first smart handleset and a pair of home security cameras.
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Aqara’s latest smart home lineup includes an in-wall control panel
The smart home mavens at Aqara unveiled a basketful of Matter-compatible devices at CES 2025, including a new video doorbell, lighting controls, and more.
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Schlage's new Sense Pro smart lock boasts Matter-over-Thread
The veteran lock manufacturer also took the wraps off the Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt at CES today; this model eliminates the need for a Wi-Fi bridge.
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Ring, Kidde partner to develop smart smoke and carbon dioxide detectors
But you’ll need hardwired power infrastructure and a subscription to get the maximum benefit from these new home safety devices.
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CES 2025: GE Lighting is getting into smart shades
The smart lighting brand is debuting a range of professionally installed smart shades, switches, and panel lighting, along with new café lights and dimmers.
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Ring will unlock a hidden feature in two of its top security cameras
The 1080p Ring Spotlight Cam Pro and Ring Floodlight Cam Pro security cameras both have a surprise component inside: 2K image sensors.
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Lutron Caséta smart lighting now encompasses smart shades
With smart shades drawn from Lutron’s Serena brand, the Caséta smart home ecosystem now includes controls for both artificial and natural light.
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CES 2025: Smart lighting brand Govee goes all-in with AI
Govee is in Vegas casting itself as a trailblazer in smart lighting AI, and it’s got a 12 billion-parameter model to prove it.
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Smart home at CES 2025: AI and Matter will take center stage
Generative AI is having a break-out year in smart home and home security, and we expect the trend to continue at CES in Las Vegas.
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5 ways to stay safe against new cyber threats targeting your phone
We've gathered the best tips to protect you (and your relatives) from being scammed.
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New Shelly smart devices have one-mile range, thanks to Z-Wave
Shelly's latest IoT devices leverage the Z-Wave LR standard’s range of up to 1 mile and operate on star networks that can support as many as 4,000 devices.
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Eufy’s new indoor PTZ security cam does HomeKit, color night vision
Anker's Eufy brand is back in the HomeKit game with a spotlight-equipped pan-tilt-zoom camera that boasts enhanced night vision.
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Get festive with these magical Christmas tree lights for 35% off
Get these festive string lights for just $64.98 at Best Buy.
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Tapo’s in-wall smart outlet packs Matter, tracks your power usage
Besides working with all the major smart home platforms, Tapo’s Matter-ready in-wall outlet can monitor your energy consumption.
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Deck the halls with Govee's smart string lights, 33% off for Cyber Monday
The 100-feet Govee Outdoor Permanent String Lights are $100 off at Best Buy.
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The newest Blink video doorbell is 50% off
The Blink Video Doorbell has had its price slashed in half on Amazon.
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Google is bringing older Nest Cams back into the fold
The biggest headache about using newer and legacy Nest cameras together is finally going away.
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Level rolls out its Level Lock Matter update—finally
Level achieved Matter certification way back in March, 2024. The firmware update to enable it is finally rolling out today—sort of.
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Google Home is getting its first Gemini AI-powered features
Your Nest cam video histories and Google Home automations are about to get juiced by Gemini.
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Looks like Apple could get serious about the smart home in 2025
With chatter ramping up about security cameras and a smart “command center,” Apple appears poised to double down on its smart home efforts in 2025.
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Burglars are jamming Wi-Fi security cameras. Here's what you can do
Tech-savvy thieves are finding new ways to circumvent wireless networked security cameras like Ring and Nest.
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This Echo Spot isn't just 38% off, but also comes with a free smart bulb
This bundle for smart home newbies is only $50 on Amazon right now.
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