Best home weather station: Which one should be your personal meteorologist? Home weather stations are getting more accurate and sophisticated all the time. Follow our buyer's guide to find your own personal meteorologist. By Ed Oswald 3 months ago
SmartSlydr is a robotic opener for sliding doors and windows This smart home device is shipping now, following a successful crowd-funding campaign. By Ed Oswald 4 months ago
“Bob” the miniature dishwasher can wash and dry a small load of dishes in 20 minutes The diminutive countertop appliance can handle two complete place settings with dishes up to 11.4 inches in diameter. By Ed Oswald 4 months ago
Athom’s Homey Bridge promises privacy-centric home automation Previously available only in Europe, the Homey Bridge smart-home hub is finally coming to the U.S. By Ed Oswald 4 months ago
Wemo enters the video doorbell market with a wired Apple HomeKit-compatible model HomeKit Secure Video delivers fabulous privacy benefits, but you’ll need to be in Apple’s ecosystem to realize them. By Ed Oswald 4 months ago
TP-Link debuts four new home security cameras bearing its U.S.-bound Tapo brand A known smart home quantity in Europe, TP-Link is now bringing its Tapo brand to the U.S. By Ed Oswald 4 months ago
TP-Link imports its Tapo smart home line from Europe to the U.S. The brand includes a hub, security cameras, sensors, lights, and more, all curiously incompatible with TP-Link’s Kasa Smart product line. By Ed Oswald 4 months ago
Masonite’s M-Pwr smart door features both a Ring doorbell and a Yale smart deadbolt built right in The high-end door integrates two of the most difficult-to-install smart home components, but you’ll need to buy a new home to get one. By Ed Oswald 4 months ago
Moen’s latest smart faucet ditches the handle On display at CES 2022, the new faucet is controlled with gestures. By Ed Oswald 4 months ago
Withings shows a scale at CES that reveals precisely where your body stores fat The Withings Body Scan is outfitted with 18 electrodes and four weight sensors. By Ed Oswald 4 months ago
Toucan’s first spotlight-equipped security camera debuts at CES Toucan’s latest smart security camera comes with an integrated 1,200-lumen spotlight and radar-powered motion detection. By Ed Oswald 4 months ago
Ambient Weather WS-5000 weather station review: High-end features for less The WS-5000 has its quirks, but it supports lots of optional sensors and it sports best-in-class smart home capabilities. By Ed Oswald 1 year ago
Evoca promises cord-cutters an alternative to dependence on the internet The company’s service is based on ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, aka Next Gen TV. By Ed Oswald 1 year ago
The SAAM smoke detector serves as an air quality monitor when it’s not warning you of fire danger The manufacturer says its smart home device can detect a fire in seconds, and that machine learning will make it smarter over time. By Ed Oswald 1 year ago
Moen completes its whole-home water security portfolio with the Flo by Moen Smart Sump Pump Monitor The company now offers a complete collection of smart products designed to prevent costly water damage. By Ed Oswald 1 year ago
Ampere’s Shower Power is a Bluetooth speaker that operates on water power A backup battery keeps the tunes going while you dry your hair and get dressed. By Ed Oswald 1 year ago
Lockly has new smart locks for swingers and sliders (doors, that is) The Lockly Guard and Lockly Duo open with either fingerprint recognition or a PIN. By Ed Oswald 1 year ago
The Nobi smart lamp can detect when a person falls in their home and will call for assistance This smart home gadget is aimed at baby boomers aging in place and the people remotely monitoring their safety. By Ed Oswald 1 year ago
The Arris Surfboard Max is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh router The new entry-level Wi-Fi 6 router was announced at CES 2021. By Ed Oswald 1 year ago
Benjilock biometric smart locks will soon be available for your bicycle and your front door The Hampton-owned brand is also showing a smaller version of its original biometric padlock. By Ed Oswald 1 year ago