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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.
Feature
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.
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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.
Reviews
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.
How-To
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.
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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.
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.
News
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.
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.
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The best smart locks for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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Here’s who qualifies for free high-speed internet service
The Biden administration estimates 48 million households will benefit from the new government subsidies.
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Vivint Smart Home retools its security cam lineup, including its best-in-class doorbell
The home security service provider announced new indoor and outdoor cameras, a new video doorbell, and an add-on smart spotlight.
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