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5 thing you didn't know you could do with your home security camera
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
Security cameras can detect sounds or motion to trigger smart home routines
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The best Google Home compatible devices in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Hunter Fenollol last updated
The best Google Home compatible devices, from smart lights and thermostats to smart switches and Chromecast.
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Alexa smart light colors: All 133, listed
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Alexa smart light colors come in 133 different shades and hues; here's a list of all the colors.
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Best smart speakers in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero last updated
The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home devices, play music and more.
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Apple's next big thing could be a $1,000 home robot-iPad combo
By Jeff Parsons published
Apple is believed to be working on a tabletop display with a robotic arm that could function as the ultimate smart home hub.
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Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th gen vs Ecobee Premium: How they compare
By Hunter Fenollol published
We compare Google's newest smart thermostat head-to-head with the Ecobee Premium with a focus on design, features, and price
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The best Alexa compatible devices in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The best Alexa compatible devices can all be controlled just by saying "Alexa..."
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Philips Hue lights: A guide to what each bulb does (and costs)
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
This Philips Hue lights guide explains exactly what each Philips Hue bulb and light fixture does and how much they cost.
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