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    Ikea is finally replacing its terrible Tradfri smart home hub
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    Ikea is finally replacing its terrible Tradfri smart home hub

    The new Dirigera hub boasts Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Thread radios, and it’ll let you connect smart devices without pairing them to a remote first.
    By Ben Patterson16 hours ago
    Best home security camera: Keep an eye on the home front
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    Best home security camera: Keep an eye on the home front

    A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.
    By Michael Ansaldo20 hours ago
    Eufy Smart Scale P2 Pro review: Watching your weight and your lifestyle
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    Eufy Smart Scale P2 Pro review: Watching your weight and your lifestyle

    By combining your weight with your heart rate and a variety of other factors, eufy’s Smart Scale P2 Pro can point the way to a healthier life.
    By Brian Nadel2 days ago
    Best Bluetooth speakers: Reviews and buying advice
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    Best Bluetooth speakers: Reviews and buying advice

    We'll help you find the best wireless speakers for pairing with your smartphone or tablet—whatever your budget, and whatever music floats your boat.
    By Michael Brown2 days ago
    Smartmi Air Purifier 2 review: A pretty purifier with a pretty big connectivity issue
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    Smartmi Air Purifier 2 review: A pretty purifier with a pretty big connectivity issue

    Two weeks of headaches related to the Smartmi Air Purifier 2 left me wondering if I should just live with dirty air.
    By Christopher Null3 days ago
    Hands on: Nanoleaf’s Lines Skins gussy up the company’s latest smart lights
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    Hands on: Nanoleaf’s Lines Skins gussy up the company’s latest smart lights

    These snap-on covers give Nanoleaf’s Lines smart lights a $20 makeover.
    By Ben Patterson3 days ago
    Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor review: There are far better options
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    Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor review: There are far better options

    Amazon's Smart Air Quality Monitor leaves much to be desired; fortunately for Amazon, most of its shortcomings lie in the smart-home device's upgradeable software.
    By Ed Oswald7 days ago
    The best indoor air quality monitors for identifying indoor pollutants
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    The best indoor air quality monitors for identifying indoor pollutants

    Whether you suffer from allergies or asthma or just want to optimize your indoor environment, these devices will give you insight into the air you're breathing.
    By Michael Ansaldo7 days ago
    Talk to the hand: How to control your Google display with Quick Gestures
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    Talk to the hand: How to control your Google display with Quick Gestures

    Want to get Google Assistant’s attention on your Nest Hub display? Just wave.
    By Ben Patterson1 week ago
    Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice
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    Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice

    There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We'll help you pick the right one.
    By Jason D'Aprile1 week ago
    Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium review: The best just got better
    Reviews

    Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium review: The best just got better

    There are no radical changes here—there didn’t need to be—but Ecobee’s sixth-generation smart thermostat is the best on the market.
    By Michael Brown1 week ago
    New Ecobee thermostat with air quality monitor and onboard Siri leaks online
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    New Ecobee thermostat with air quality monitor and onboard Siri leaks online

    The leaked Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium appears to have a new design and a built-in air quality monitor, as well as Alexa and Siri.
    By Ben Patterson1 week ago
    TP-Link launches its Tapo smart home brand in the U.S.
    News

    TP-Link launches its Tapo smart home brand in the U.S.

    The new-to-the-U.S. brand includes four security cameras and a color LED light strip.
    By Michael Brown1 week ago
    Wyze Lock Bolt review: This no-frills Bluetooth smart lock is hard to beat
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    Wyze Lock Bolt review: This no-frills Bluetooth smart lock is hard to beat

    If you can do without Wi-Fi connectivity, Wyze Labs has a great low-priced smart deadbolt.
    By Christopher Null1 week ago
    The best smart locks for a keyless home
    Updated

    The best smart locks for a keyless home

    Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
    By Christopher Null1 week ago
    Best smart lighting for your connected home
    Updated

    Best smart lighting for your connected home

    Today’s smart lighting is brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right solution for your environment remains a challenge.
    By Christopher Null2 weeks ago
    Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels review: These panels are smart, but Nanoleaf’s are smarter
    Reviews

    Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels review: These panels are smart, but Nanoleaf’s are smarter

    Govee’s light panels cut a lot of corners compared to Nanoleaf’s panels, but they’re not much cheaper.
    By Ben Patterson2 weeks ago
    Goldring's Eroica HX moving-coil turntable cartridge works with a moving-magnet input
    News

    Goldring's Eroica HX moving-coil turntable cartridge works with a moving-magnet input

    The British manufacturer says its new cartridge can deliver higher vinyl audio performance without requiring listeners to upgrade all the rest of their gear.
    By Kevin Hunt2 weeks ago
    Hey Sonos: 7 things to know about the new Sonos voice assistant
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    Hey Sonos: 7 things to know about the new Sonos voice assistant

    Who will be voicing Sonos’s new voice assistant, what commands will it understand, and what music services will it work with? We’ve got answers to those questions and more.
    By Ben Patterson2 weeks ago
    The Google Nest Hub Max is making it easier to skip saying “Hey Google”
    News

    The Google Nest Hub Max is making it easier to skip saying “Hey Google”

    Soon you’ll be able to start speaking to Google Assistant just by looking at the Nest Hub Max’s screen, or by saying a specific “quick phrase.”
    By Ben Patterson2 weeks ago
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