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Homey smart home hubs gain energy monitoring features
The smart home hub manufacturer Athom also announced the Homey Energy Dongle for European smart meters.
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Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Wall Outlet Extender review: Flaw ahead!
Any surge protector will eventually wear out and fail to protect the devices plugged into it, but this one has no mechanism to warn you when that inevitability occurs.
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Google is moving on from smoke detectors and smart locks
Say goodbye to the Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock, with Google discontinuing those products and teeing up third-party replacements.
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How to pick the right in-wall smart dimmers and switches
Lighting control is a smart home essential. We'll help you sort through your options to find the best solution, whether that be Wi-Fi, Matter, Zigbee, or Z-Wave.
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Best smart dimmers and switches for your home's lighting
In-wall smart lighting controls will deliver convenience, security, luxury, and sophistication to any smart home.
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Is Ikea going all-in with Matter? A leak just dropped another hint
It’s looking more and more like Ikea is prepping Matter-over-Thread support for its smart home lineup.
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Get two solar-powered Eufy security cams for the price of one right now
At just $60 per camera, the solar-powered SoloCam S220 is a must-buy during Amazon's Big Spring Sale event.
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Is Philips Hue about to unleash its first video doorbell?
Thanks to a leak in its own app, Philips Hue just tipped its hand when it comes to its next smart security product.
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PureEdge Pure Smart TruColor A19 Smart Bulb review: Nope
This WiZ-compatible smart bulb delivers great color and lots of features, but its high price makes it difficult for us to recommend.
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PureEdge Pure Smart Wi-Fi Smart Remote Room Controller review
This musclebound light switch from PureEdge doesn’t just dim, it also controls scenes and color temperatures of WiZ-compatible bulbs and lighting fixtures.
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Nanoleaf's PC bias lighting strip syncs to your screen without a camera
It's currently available for pre-order and will start shipping at the end of the month.
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Home Depot’s new line of EcoSmart light bulbs are semi-smart
They aren’t smart in the conventional sense, in that they can’t be scheduled or controlled with an app, but you can adjust their brightness and color temperature.
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At 50% off, the Blink Mini 2 is a great first home security camera
It ticks all the essential features plus more, and it's on sale for just $20 right now on Amazon.
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This $15 indoor security camera doubles as a baby monitor (40% off)
The reliable TP-Link Tapo C100 is a real bargain at this Amazon deal price!
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Eufy FamiLock S3 Max review: Lock, stock, and onboard video
This smart lock has a video screen to show who’s on the other side of the door, which is kind of useless if your door has a large window in it—like mine does.
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Lorex 2K Dual Lens Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera review
The Lorex 2K Dual Lens Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera is a feature-rich, versatile option that provides excellent coverage and privacy features. It's an deal choice for those who want a local storage-first option with PTZ capabilities.
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Update your Wi-Fi cameras, else malware could infect your network
A recent ransomware attack was able to spread via a camera connected to a company's network. The worst part? The flaw was already patched.
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Abode home security systems can be controlled from an Apple TV
Apple TV users can now manage their Abode systems, and see up to 4 security camera feeds, on their TVs. The company also upgraded its Android TV app.
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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro review: Security cam, smart home hub in one
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro integrates a security cam, Matter controller, and Thread border router, but its Zigbee hub only works with Aqara's own devices.
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