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Google cuts off third-party smart displays as Assistant support dwindles
Google’s decision to end support for its third-party devices doesn’t mean they’ll stop working, but it is indicative of what’s…
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The Home Assistant SkyConnect is a combination Zigbee and Thread dongle for better smart home control
My smart home has been a mess for a while. Before writing this, it was a combination of a Hue…
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Belkin’s smart home brand Wemo is backing away from Matter
Wemo, Belkin’s smart home company, has paused development of Matter smart home devices. In an email exchange, Debra Benson, a…
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Tovala Smart Oven Air Fryer review: tasty meal kits, limited smart features
The one thing no one tells you about working from home is that you have to make your own lunch.…
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How to stream a security camera to an Echo Show smart display or Amazon Fire TV
Alongside being a great kitchen TV, a handy bedside alarm clock, and a decent digital picture frame, an Echo Show…
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Amazon’s sleep-tracking Halo Rise smart alarm drops to a new all-time low price
Welcome to the weekend — and the last one where you’ll be able to enjoy an “extra” hour of sleep…
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Best smart door lock you can buy in 2023
A smart lock is an easy solution to a lot of common problems. Locked yourself out? Forgot your cleaning service…
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Samsung SmartThings Station review: a great smart home hub if you live in Samsung’s galaxy
I am a fan of multipurpose smart home hubs. No one has the space or patience for yet another single-function…
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SimpliSafe launches a live guard protection feature for its smart security system
DIY home security company SimpliSafe is beta testing a new service that lets its agents both see inside your home…
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What is Alexa? Here’s the ultimate guide to the Amazon Echo smart speakers
EVER wondered how Amazon Alexa works? Here’s a simple guide to Amazon Alexa (and Amazon Echo speakers) to fill you…
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Matter: everything you need to know about the new smart home protocol
Matter is a common language for smart home devices. It’s designed to simplify everything about the smart home, from purchase…
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A roundup of all the new Matter smart home devices announced at CES 2023
From Central Hall to The Venetian, Matter was the buzzword throughout CES 2023 this year, with most companies even remotely…
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