Ecobee’s Ecosystem Is an Easy Way to Embrace the Smart Home
The Ecobee smartphone app is an excellent companion too. You can see everything from the live camera view to real-time...
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How to Use Smart Lighting to Transform Your Kid’s Bedroom
If you'd rather not change the room's main light source, consider adding a color-changing lamp. There are loads of options,...
The 8 Best Smart Speakers With Alexa or Google Assistant
Connects to Amazon AlexaIf you aren’t in it for the music, the Amazon Echo Dot With Clock (4th Gen) and...
This Wobbly Robot Wants to Be Your Pet’s New Playmate
When I'm going to be away for longer than a normal work day, I usually set up a couple of...
This $2,500 Iron Is a Badass Wrinkle Destroyer
Clothing designer Shari Noble met me and my 50-pound ironing setup on the sidewalk in front of her workshop on...
This Curtain-Opening Robot Isn’t As Convenient As You Think
My wife and kids were perplexed by my excitement as I gathered them by the window to unveil a mysterious...
These Are Our Favorite Smart Displays Right Now
A smart display might be for you if you want the convenience of a smart assistant with the added bonus...
Advanced Degrees: 4 Smart Weather Stations Reviewed
The Tempest (Rating: 6/10) is a recent entry to the scene, and like Netatmo it aims to give you a...
The 6 Best Sunrise Alarms to Help You Rise and Shine
Waking up has never been my strong suit. Actually, neither has falling asleep. Modern humans keep weird hours, and as...
The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home
When it comes to home security, you have a few options. You can deck your house out in a full...
Welcome to Amazon’s Future of Automatic Shopping. It’s Weird
I don’t know what possessed me to buy an Amazon Dash Smart Shelf, but it happened near the end of...
Shark’s Stick Vacuum Is No Dyson-Killer
In my humble opinion, Dyson stick vacuums are the apotheoses of the form. They’re light, powerful, convenient, useful, and beautiful....
The Best Smart Bulbs to Light Up Your Home
If you're like me, you spent your childhood dreaming of lights you could control by clapping. The Clapper's premise was...
The Best Electric Toothbrushes for Your Pearly Whites
It’s time I came clean: I hate brushing my teeth. I do it because I have to, but it’s a...
The Best Smart Plugs to Help Modernize Your Home
You don't have to outfit your entire house with expensive equipment—with potentially prying eyes—to experience the ease of life that...
A Digital Picture Frame Is My Favorite Way to Keep in Touch
I first encountered Aura frames back in August, when we wrote about gear for keeping in touch over long distances....
