Latest articles by Hunter Fenollol
How my smart speaker helps me keep my room cool in the summer
You can automate keeping your home cool without a smart thermostat. Here's how using an affordable smart temperature sensor and smart plug for your outlet-powered air conditioner.
These are the 3 best home security cameras you can use without a subscription
These budget cameras come loaded with premium features like AI detection, smart home controls, and two-way communication for less than $100.
Arlo Essential Outdoor Cam XL review: Massive battery life and sharp 2K color night vision come at a cost
Arlo’s Essential Outdoor XL (2nd Gen) 2K camera has enough stand-out features that make it worth buying in an age of subscription-free options from Eufy and Tapo.
Buying an extension cord? These are the 3 things you should consider
Buying the wrong extension cord could be inconvenient or potentially dangerous. Here are the three things to look for when buying an extension cord to ensure it will function properly.
Yale Approach Smart Lock review: A great retrofit smart lock
The Yale Approach Smart Lock is one of the best conversion locks for most people, but you'll need to set up the extra included pieces like the Wi-Fi bridge to make the most of it.
DeWalt's battery-powered pressure washer is my favorite cleaning tool
While not as powerful as corded models, DeWalt's battery-powered pressure washer is way more portable and still retained enough power to give my stuff a deep clean.
5 appliances you should never plug into an extension cord
These high power-drawing gadgets can get damaged or even burn
Matter 1.3 smart home update adds everything from EV Chargers to laundry dryers
Matter 1.3 adds more smart home device types from all different manufacturers to thrive in a singular ecosystem. Here's how it'll impact your internet-connected house.
Smart plugs are great — except for this one thing
These simple on/off switches for outlet-powered gadgets are too basic to help devices pick up from where they left off
Upgrade your bedroom with smart home gadgets — here's how to do it for under $100
Elevate your bedroom living space with smart lights, plugs, and sensors for comfort and convenience. Here's how I did it for under $100.
Ring's newest camera can look up, down and rotate for 360° of coverage
Ring's new Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam lets you see what's happening in front, on the sides, and behind the security camera.
How a rusty floodlight got me hooked on outdoor smart lighting
Smart lights have provided a major upgrade to my exterior living spaces
SimpliSafe brings live agent monitoring to outdoor security cameras — here's how it works
Extend your property's protection to your exterior living spaces with this smart AI-assisted alarm system
Eufy Cam S350 review: The best 4K indoor security camera without a subscription
Eufy’s 360-degree camera offers local video storage and onboard AI features so you don’t have to pay a monthly fee
I test security cameras for a living—here's why I trust Wyze Cams in my home
These $35 cameras are sharp and support local storage so you don't need a subscription to store video
Here’s how Roomba’s Combo Essential compares to the best cheap robot vacuums
The new Roomba Combo Essential is a $275 robot vacuum and mop stacked with smart features
Android 15 might transform your phone into a smart home hub while it charges
Android 15 will supposedly bring smart home device control widgets to your smartphone or tablet while it's docked. That's if a recent discovery in a beta makes it to the full Android 5 release.
3 cheap ways to make your dumb smoke detector smart
These gadgets upgrade your existing smoke and CO detector with smart notifications. You very likely own one of them already. Here's how to get your original detectors connected quickly.
I tested Amazon's Smart Air Quality Monitor and now I'm breathing easier
Amazon's smart air monitor keeps an eye on your environment and automatically turns on Alexa-connected gadgets like your air purifier or humidifier to keep it clean and comfortable.
Best Alexa ambient sound skills
Help yourself relax (or fall asleep) with the highest-rated Alexa skills for ambient sounds that you can play through your Amazon Echo.
iRobot just announced its cheapest 2-in-1 Roomba robot vacuum and mop yet
Roomba's newest 2-in-1 robot vacuum provides strong cleaning performance and smart features that compete with options triple its price.
I turned my blinds smart in under 5 minutes using this gadget
Upgrade your existing blinds with smart controls using the Sunsa motorized wand. This replaces your original blind wand for an effortless setup and streamlined controls.
I went hands-on with Samsung’s new Bespoke AI appliances, and they feel like the next step for smart homes
Samsung's latest Bespoke appliances use a mix of sensors and AI to create a smart home that aims to anticipate and meet your needs in a refreshing way.
