Latest about smart home week 2024
Want to become a morning person? These 3 Alexa Skills have taken my early starts from good to great
Alexa devices are great for adding a sense of routine to your life, but these three Alexa Skills have significantly improved my mornings.
"We need something that's actually useful" Nanoleaf's Gimmy Chu talks smart home AI, and prioritizing function over just being cool
Nanoleaf's Gimmy Chu explains why smart home tech shouldn't just be interesting, it should be actually useful too.
Ryse SmartShades are a pricey but intuitive way to bring old-school-shades into the world of the smart home
Ryse's SmartShade controllers are an easy but pricey way to bring window shades into the future and make them easier to control.
Nanoleaf Umbra Cono Portable Smart Lamp review: an artsy take on smart lighting
A collaborative effort between Nanoleaf and Umbra, the Cono Portable Smart Lamp is a beautiful re-think of what a smart light should be, and it’s my new favorite smart home device.
How to use your Amazon Echo Show as a home security camera
We show you how to use your Amazon Echo Show as a home security camera so that you can keep an eye on your place when you're out and about
How to set up and use Alexa sound detection
Instructions for setting up Alexa routines that use the assistant's sound detection tech
Is Apple’s smart home display just wishful thinking?
Here’s what we think about the rumors of an Apple HomePod with a screen for smart-home control.
Earzz review: AI-powered gadget alerts you to doorbells, alarms, crying babies and more
The Earzz uses a microphone and AI to alert you to all sorts of household sounds, from kitchen appliances to doorbells.
