Amazon, Apple, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance join forces to improve smart home devices By Ian Stokes published 19 December 19 News Tech giants join forces to create a new standard for smart home device communication.
You can now use Amazon's Alexa to avoid Christmas arguments By Millie Fender published 18 December 19 NEWS This distraction technique could help families sidestep awkward moments this festive season.
Ring Video Doorbell review By Luke Edwards published 4 December 19 Review The original Ring Video Doorbell is still one of the best.
Smart homes: A guide to home automation protocols By John Carlsen published 28 November 19 The smart home technology that binds your home automation system together.
Ring Video Doorbell Pro review By David Ludlow published 4 November 19 Review The Ring Video Doorbell Pro is also a great security camera.
URC Total Control review By John Carlsen published 15 October 19 Review Unlike a number of home automation companies, URC is not primarily planted in the world of home security, but it does a good job with entertainment and mood lighting.
Ring Stick Up Cam's 2019 update is all about solar power – and a big price cut By James Laird published 27 September 19 News Three new Ring devices were unveiled at Amazon's recent hardware event including one option that costs just $60.
Facebook Portal: Everything you need to know about the new 2019 Portal, Portal Mini and Portal TV By James Laird published 20 September 19 News Facebook has renewed its hardware ambitions, unveiling no less than three new Portal smart home devices.
Philips Hue smart lights can now be connected to your TV with the HDMI Sync Box By James Laird published 19 September 19 News Priced at $230, it's a relatively affordable way to add immersive lighting to your home theater setup.
bObsweep bObi Pet Classic review By Angie Parkinson published 4 September 19 Review The bObsweep bObi struggles to navigate a room, but it might be a good choice for those with open spaces that only require light cleaning.
Google's Nest Hello doorbell will now tell you when a package gets delivered By James Laird published 28 August 19 One of the best video doorbells adds a hugely useful new feature to its bag of tricks.
State Farm announces Amazon Alexa skill to help people stay in touch with older friends and family By James Laird published 23 August 19 The insurance provider and tech giant are planning to launch the tool in 2020.
SimpliSafe bolsters home security arsenal with $99 Smart Lock By James Laird published 22 August 19 One of our favorite home security systems will add a new product to its lineup in September.
Scammers are hijacking phone calls made through Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri By James Laird published 22 August 19 Crooks able to dupe digital assistants into calling phony phone numbers.
The Siri vs Alexa vs Google Assistant battle just took a fascinating new twist By James Laird published 16 August 19 The digital assistants of Apple, Amazon and Google have been put to the test.
Carrier Cor TP-WEM01 Review By John Carlsen published 3 July 18 The Carrier Cor smart thermostat has plenty of features to help you conserve energy and save money on your utility bills. It monitors indoor and outdoor temperatures and humidity, and it adjusts the inside temperature using this information.
Venstar ColorTouch T7850 Review By John Carlsen published 3 July 18 The Venstar ColorTouch T7850 is a good option if you are ready to upgrade your thermostat. It's attractive and easy to navigate.
Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart RTH9580WF Review By John Carlsen published 3 July 18 Overall, the Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat is a capable programmable thermostat. It has a simple onscreen interface, and its companion smartphone app is easy to use.
Radio Thermostat CT-80 B Review By John Carlsen published 3 July 18 Radio Thermostat isn't a well-known name in programmable thermostat manufacturing, but its CT-80 is a solid product because it gives you total control of your home’s temperature via its Wi-Fi co