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Latest Smart Home Security Stories
News
Homey smart home hubs gain energy monitoring features
The smart home hub manufacturer Athom also announced the Homey Energy Dongle for European smart meters.
Reviews
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.
News
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.
Updated
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.
Updated
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.
News
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.
Deal
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.
News
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.Latest Streaming Stories
Cord-Cutter Confidential
MLB.TV is how all baseball streaming should work
The MLB app should stop blacking out local games and allow in-market pay TV authentication.
Reviews
Televes Innova Boss Mix review: Good TV reception, retro vibe
Rabbit ears make a comeback on this high-performance indoor TV antenna.
How-To
How to move and delete apps on the Roku home screen
Rearranging apps on the Roku home screen can be done in a few easy steps, but it might not be an obvious process to new users.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
NHL streaming options: Untangling the 2024-25 mess
All the in-market NHL streaming and over-the-air TV options in one chart.
How-To
Annoyed by the new Plex app? Change these 4 settings
Not a fan of the new bottom tabs or the sudden appearance of user reviews in Plex’s “new experience” mobile app? Here’s how to get rid of them.
Updated
Plex’s 'new experience' arrives: 6 things to know before updating
A new look and feel for the completely revamped Plex mobile app has arrived, but some key features are still baking in the oven.
News
Logitech is dropping support for its oldest Harmony remotes
You won’t be able to reprogram your first-generation Harmony universal remote once Logitech cuts support for the devices.
Updated
Every NBA streaming option in one place
Cord-cutting NBA options: Streaming and over-the-air in some places, mandatory pay TV bundles in others.All TechHive Stories
Cord-Cutter Confidential
MLB.TV is how all baseball streaming should work
The MLB app should stop blacking out local games and allow in-market pay TV authentication.News
Homey smart home hubs gain energy monitoring features
The smart home hub manufacturer Athom also announced the Homey Energy Dongle for European smart meters.Reviews
Televes Innova Boss Mix review: Good TV reception, retro vibe
Rabbit ears make a comeback on this high-performance indoor TV antenna.How-To
How to move and delete apps on the Roku home screen
Rearranging apps on the Roku home screen can be done in a few easy steps, but it might not be an obvious process to new users.
Deal
Forget smart bulbs! This smart light switch is only $10 right now
Instead of swapping out all your light bulbs, you can get this TP-Link Tapo smart light switch instead for cheap.Cord-Cutter Confidential
NHL streaming options: Untangling the 2024-25 mess
All the in-market NHL streaming and over-the-air TV options in one chart.How-To
Annoyed by the new Plex app? Change these 4 settings
Not a fan of the new bottom tabs or the sudden appearance of user reviews in Plex’s “new experience” mobile app? Here’s how to get rid of them.Reviews
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.Updated
Plex’s 'new experience' arrives: 6 things to know before updating
A new look and feel for the completely revamped Plex mobile app has arrived, but some key features are still baking in the oven.
Sponsored
Aiper Scuba X1 will get your pool ready for summer
Rely on the Scuba X1 robotic pool cleaner to take care of your least favorite job.News
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.Updated
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.Updated
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.
Deal
This smart bird feeder with built-in 1080p camera is now 37% off
The Birdfy smart bird feeder is only $145 at Amazon. It lets you enjoy birdwatching right from your phone.
How-To
More performance for laptops for free: The best tuning tips and tools
Free notebook tuning. Use these tips and tools to get the best possible performance and stability out of your laptop.News
Logitech is dropping support for its oldest Harmony remotes
You won’t be able to reprogram your first-generation Harmony universal remote once Logitech cuts support for the devices.Updated
Every NBA streaming option in one place
Cord-cutting NBA options: Streaming and over-the-air in some places, mandatory pay TV bundles in others.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
MLB.TV subscribers: Be careful where you sign up
What to be aware of before subscribing to MLB.TV via Amazon Prime, Fubo, or Sling TV.
Feature
Why I expect 50 percent of my gaming will be in VR this year
Nvidia and AMD's latest GPUs will give PC VR gaming performance a nice nudge forward in 2025.
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