Ecobee3 Lite review: Ecobee’s ‘Lite’ thermostat is heavy on smart home partners
I'm not saying $169 is cheap, but it's a darn good price in smart thermostat-land. There, Wi-Fi models regularly sell...
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Ikea’s voice-activated smart shades are the ones you’ve been waiting for
The window on my home's front door has no curtain or blind, which is something I've long wanted to fix...
Ring’s next-gen Alarm Security Kit is a cheap, reliable DIY system
The new Alarm Security Kit is Ring's second-gen DIY home security system. It looks very similar to the original, despite...
Mistbox mini sprinkler system cools down your tired AC unit
The summer months are tough on air conditioners. Not only is your thermostat's set temperature likely lower because of the...
TrackR Atlas maps your home to help you find your stuff
In 2014, a Santa Barbara-based startup called TrackR crowdfunded almost $1.7 million dollars to manufacture TrackR Bravo, a $29 Bluetooth...
Bose Home Speaker 300 review: Solid smart speaker with Alexa and Google, but it’s not the One
Google Assistant versus Amazon Alexa. Much like the format wars of yore -- VHS versus Beta, HDR 10 versus Dolby Vision --...
SimpliSafe Smart Lock review: Not the smart lock I’ve been waiting for, but close
I'll admit that I was excited to test out the SimpliSafe Smart Lock -- and it isn't just because I've...
Ecobee’s home security system puts smart sensors front and center
The Total Home Comfort and Security Bundle is a high-end home security and automation kit from Ecobee. At $499, it's...
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock review: Built-in Wi-Fi and 45{8c54160eed80eb00ac4f5d74c8785e95142d89daf570f201b81dc7fdc31059f3} smaller
August smart locks are popular, and for good reason. The retrofit design makes them easy to install without replacing your...
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock review: The best smart lock just got better
August smart locks are popular, and for good reason. They're easy to install without replacing your deadbolt and smart enough...