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    Best smart speakers and displays: We pick the brightest and best-sounding models
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    Best smart speakers and displays: We pick the brightest and best-sounding models

    Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.
    By Michael Brown 13 hours ago
    Best robot vacuums: We name the most effective cleaners
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    Best robot vacuums: We name the most effective cleaners

    Vacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help.
    By Michael Ansaldo 6 days ago
    The best smart locks for a keyless home in 2023
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    The best smart locks for a keyless home in 2023

    Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
    By Christopher Null 6 days ago
    Best live TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs Sling TV vs Hulu + Live TV and the rest
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    Best live TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs Sling TV vs Hulu + Live TV and the rest

    Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to YouTube TV? Or FuboTV? We compare all the ways to watch TV online.
    By Jared Newman 7 days ago
    Best TVs: Top picks and plain-language explanations of specs and features
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    Best TVs: Top picks and plain-language explanations of specs and features

    There are plenty of great smart TVs. Our guide cuts through the alphabet soup to tell you everything you need to know to buy the one that's right for you.
    By Jon Jacobi 1 week ago
    Best smart lighting for your connected home
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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.
    By Christopher Null 1 week 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 Ansaldo 2 weeks ago
    Best video doorbells: Nest vs. Ring  vs. Arlo and all the rest
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    Best video doorbells: Nest vs. Ring vs. Arlo and all the rest

    Video doorbells maintain a continuous watch over the most important part of your property, but which one is best? We take a look at the field.
    By Martyn Williams 3 weeks ago
    Best DVR for cord-cutters
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    Best DVR for cord-cutters

    Tablo vs. Roku vs. Channels DVR: None are ideal, but one might work for you.
    By Jared Newman 4 weeks ago
    The best air purifiers: Keep your home safe, comfortable, and odor free
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    The best air purifiers: Keep your home safe, comfortable, and odor free

    The world of air purifiers can be confusing, but the bottom line is that the best units can improve your quality of life.
    By Christopher Null 1 month ago
    The best TV antennas: Tested for real-world signal strength
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    The best TV antennas: Tested for real-world signal strength

    Ready to cut the cord? You’ll need a quality antenna to pick up digital broadcasts. Here are our recommendations for the best indoor and outdoor TV antennas.
    By Martyn Williams 2 months ago
    Best smart plugs: Turn any electrical outlet into a smart socket
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    Best smart plugs: Turn any electrical outlet into a smart socket

    With models from Lutron, Wemo, Leviton, iDevices, and others, it can be difficult to know which easy and inexpensive device is best for controlling the lamps and small appliances in your smart home. We’ll help you find the right one.
    By Christopher Null 2 months ago
    Best surge protector: Reviews and buying advice
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    Best surge protector: Reviews and buying advice

    Far better than ordinary power strips, these products will protect your expensive electronics from dangerous power spikes. We'll help you pick the right one for your home or small office.
    By Glenn Fleishman 2 months ago
    The best smart sprinkler controllers of 2023
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    The best smart sprinkler controllers of 2023

    Whether you’re motivated by water conservation, saving money, a drive to render every aspect of your home smart, or all the above, a smart irrigation controller will scratch that itch.
    By Christopher Null 2 months ago
    The best smart switches and dimmers: The foundation of your smart home
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    The best smart switches and dimmers: The foundation of your smart home

    In-wall smart lighting controls deliver convenience, security, luxury, and sophistication.
    By Michael Brown 2 months 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'Aprile 2 months ago
    The best smart garage door controllers deliver convenience and peace of mind
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    The best smart garage door controllers deliver convenience and peace of mind

    Even if you use your garage only as an oversized storage locker, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without a smart controller for your existing garage door opener.
    By Christopher Null 3 months 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 Ansaldo 3 months ago
    Best media streaming devices of 2023
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    Best media streaming devices of 2023

    Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is best for-cord cutters? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.
    By Jared Newman 4 months ago
    The best smart shades: Luxurious window treatments blend high tech, high fashion
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    The best smart shades: Luxurious window treatments blend high tech, high fashion

    Smart, motorized shades and blinds cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow.
    By Michael Brown 4 months ago
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