Latest articles by Hunter Fenollol
Your smart home devices might be overloading your Wi-Fi network — here's how to fix it
Is your smart home's network slow or dropping its connection to your devices? Here's how to improve your speeds and diagnose which devices are the culprits.
10 coolest things the Amazon Echo Show can do
The Echo Show’s camera and touch screen combine to let you do things the regular Echo can’t. Here are our favorite features.
3 reasons to get a pan-tilt home security camera and 1 reason to skip
As 360-degree security cameras become more popular are they the best way to cover your living space?
Got an outdoor smart plug? Here are 5 ways to put it to good use
Trying to figure out the best ways to use your outdoor smart plug? Here are some clever uses to help you make your yard look better and feel more comfortable.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) just leaked — here's what's new
Google is upgrading its Nest Learning Thermostat. The new model may arrive alongside an updated temperature according to new leaks.
The best Google Assistant commands in 2025
The best Google Assistant commands let you do almost anything from finding your phone to ordering pizza to translating a foreign language on the fly.
Rachio Smart Hose Timer review
Rachio's smart hose valve will keep your lawn or plants watered and let you control your hose from anywhere through the app.
iRobot's new 2-in-1 Roomba comes with a self-cleaning mop and support for Matter
Roomba's newest 2-in-1 robot vacuum provides the company's strongest hybrid cleaning performance and makes it accessible from more platforms.
Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam review: Compact 360-degree security coverage
Ring’s motorized HD camera has a wide field of view and color night vision to cover all corners of your room or open-concept living space. But a lot of key features require a subscription.
These 5 smart home devices keep tabs on your house while you're on vacation
Control your home and monitor it 24/7 while you're away
You can't buy the Echo Dot with Clock on Amazon — and that's a big mistake
Amazon's Echo Dot with Clock packs a ton of functionality into an affordable smart speaker. Despite being a popular gadget, it's currently unavailable for sale on Amazon.
Echo Spot vs Echo Dot: Which Amazon smart speaker wins?
I tested two of the best Alexa smart speakers under $100 head-to-head comparing price, features, and more.
What’s the matter with Matter? After 2 years, this promising smart home protocol has stalled
The Matter protocol has been out for more than two years, so why hasn't it been adopted more broadly by now?
Amazon Echo Spot review: Smart speaker leveled up
A mix of a smart speaker with the convenient touch control features of a smart display, the revamped Amazon Echo Spot is a useful bed or deskside companion.
Amazon brings back its Echo Spot smart alarm clock with a new design
Alexa is expanding its smart home capabilities to the bedroom. The new Echo Spot is a distraction-free smart speaker that displays only important information like the time and weather.
3 things to consider before buying a grill
Here's what to look for when buying your new grill.
SmartThings update brings new shared routines, energy-saving features and Matter 1.2 support
Samsung is expanding its smart home capabilities. The new July 2024 SmartThings update adds more devices and controls alongside an improved hub management system.
LG's accessible ComfortKit is a win for everyone
LG's ComfortKit attachments make it easier for those with mobility issues to operate the company's appliances
The best cheap smart home devices in 2025
The best cheap smart home devices will raise your home’s IQ without breaking the bank.
I just saw the tiny smart home of the future
LG's smart cottage uses a mix of sensors and AI to create a tiny home with enough smarts to anticipate your needs.
This AI grill created a custom recipe and cooked my dinner for me
Brisk It's Origin grill and smoker generates recipes and streamlines cooking steps to free up more of your time
Tapo vs Wyze: Which budget security camera wins?
I tested two of the best home security cameras under $40 head-to-head comparing price, features, and more.
The Droyd Fury Electric ATV could be my favorite kids toy of the summer
This awesome electric ATV let my 9-year-old sister do some real offroading.
