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New Wyze Video Doorbell v2 offers microSD card slot, 2K resolution for just $40
The Wyze Video Doorbell v2 is a big improvement over its predecessor, offering a microSD slot, 2K video capture, and a budget-friendly price.
Amazon’s Echo family expands with an on-wall hub, smart glasses, and more
Amazon's third-gen Echo Show 8 is hitting shelves soon, and there's plenty to love about the new-and-improved smart display.
Ring helps you find your lost furry friend with the Ring Pet Tag
The Ring Pet Tag lets you know when a lost pet is found and informs the rescuer of any health concerns they should know about. It's also highly affordable.
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ robot vacuum and mop is perfect for high-pile carpet
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ robot vacuum and mop uses a fully retractible mophead to prevent itself from tracking water across your carpet.
Emporia Smart Plugs are being recalled due to shock risk
The voluntary recall impacts a large portion of Emporia Smart Plugs, though there are currently no known injuries or damages caused by faulty products.
Roborock is launching two affordable robot vacuums in October
The Q5 Pro and Q8 Max both start at $600 or less, offer mopping and vacuuming skills, and support up to 5,500 Pa of suction.
Google’s Nest Aware service is getting more expensive
Google's Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus services are getting more expensive in the U.S., U.K., and Australia.
SwitchBot S10 robot vacuum connects to your plumbing for fully automated mopping
The SwitchBot Floor Cleaning Robot S10 connects to your plumbing lines to provide fully automated mopping. Here's a look at the upcoming smart home device.
Anker reveals Solix C1000 and Solix F3800 portable power stations
The Anker Solix C1000 and Solix F3800 are new portable power stations that are designed for camping, emergencies, and everything in-between.
Philips Hue adds support for cameras and sensors
The Philips Hue Secure Camera and Hue Secure Contact Sensors will arrive later this year and will be compatible with an updated smartphone app.
iRobot expands Roomba 2-in-1 lineup with Combo j5+ and Combo i5+
The Roomba Combo j5+ and Roomba Combo i5+ are designed to both vacuum and mop depending on which bin is installed. Here's a closer look at both.
Google Home adds support for Nest Cam Indoor
The Nest Cam Indoor is now supported by Google Home. There's a bit of a catch, however, as it's only supported for folks in Public Preview.
Blink Outdoor Camera 4 launches with Person Detection, new design, 2-year battery life
The Blink Outdoor Camera 4 is now available, offering Person Detection, improved video quality, and a new design.
Leviton’s new outdoor smart plug is the first with Matter support
The Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug-In Switch is the first outdoor smart plug to support Matter. It also boasts a ton of other cool features.
This $4,000 smart door comes packing a Ring video doorbell and Yale smart lock
The Masonite Smart Door comes with tons of useful smart features, but it's eye-watering price tag and concerns about upgrading its tech make it a hard sell.
GE Lighting launches Smart Hexagon Panels with support for Alexa and Google Home
The Smart Hexagon Panels are pricey, but they include heaps of cool features like support for voice commands, six customizable zones, and music syncing skills.
U.S. government to launch a new cybersecurity program for smart home devices in 2024
The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program is intended to make it easier for consumers to find smart home devices that are safe and less vulnerable to attacks.
SimpliSafe now offers live home monitoring with new Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera
The Smart Alarm Indoor Camera lets SimpliSafe agents access a live feed of your home when specific alarms are triggered, offering an immediate response.
Uahpet’s iRetriever Ball Launcher can safely volley balls up to 80 feet for Fido
Uahpet's next-level automatic iRetriever Ball Launcher not only shoots balls up to 80 feet away for your dog, but safely thanks to intelligent object detection.
Anker reveals new solar-powered Solix batteries, powerful Anker Prime series
Anker announced several new products during its recent live stream, including the Anker Prime series and solar-powered Solix. Here's a closer look.
Eufy’s new X9 Pro Robovac offers automated mopping and vacuuming for less than $1,000
The Eufy X9 Pro Robovac offers many of the features of its rivals, including the ability to raise its mop while vacuuming, but clocks in at a much lower price.
Aqara launches U100 smart lock with full Apple HomeKit support
The Aqara U100 smart lock can be controlled with a passcode, fingerprint, or with Apple home keys, making it a versatile upgrade for your front door.
Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni brings hot water washin, mop-lifting skills to Deebot lineup
The Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni is making some big changes compared to the T10 Omni, offering a retractable mophead and the ability to wash its mops with hot water.
