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The best home air purifiers
The world of air purifiers can be confusing, but the bottom line is that the best units can improve your quality of life.
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Best smart speakers and displays
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.
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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.
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These are the best indoor and outdoor TV antennas in 2023
A great TV antenna lets you watch broadcast television for free and in better resolution than you'll get any other way.
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These are the best home security cameras
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.
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These are the best DVRs for cord-cutters
Tablo vs. Roku vs. Channels DVR: None are ideal, but one might work for you.
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These are the best smart sprinkler controllers
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.
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We name all the best smart home systems
Your home is only as smart as the hub that orchestrates everything behind the scenes. We help you choose the right system for your home-automation needs.
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The best robot vacuums of 2023
Vacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help.
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Best smart plugs: Turn any 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.
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The best smart shades for your smart home
Smart, motorized shades and blinds cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow.
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These are the best smart dimmers and switches
In-wall smart lighting controls deliver convenience, security, luxury, and sophistication.
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The 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.
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Best smart scales to improve your fitness
A smart scale can take the emphasis off weight and help you start a fitness journey and track your progress. Our roundup will help you find the right one.
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These are the best water leak detectors
Fires can be devastating, but water damage is a far more common risk. These smart devices will alert you if your home springs a leak, so you can take action quickly.
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We name all the best smart locks
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
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Best video doorbells: Nest vs Ring vs Arlo and 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.
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We name the best smart garage door controllers
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.
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The best bias lighting for TVs and monitors: Boost contrast and ease eyestrain
Read on for reviews of some of the best bias lighting kits we’ve tested, along with what to look for in bias lighting for a TV.
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