Latest articles by Hunter Fenollol
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
I test robot vacs for a living and these are the ones I'd buy on Prime Day
Robot vacuums from Roomba to Roborock are steeply discounted for Prime Day, making now the best time to pick one up and complete your smart home.
My favorite Prime Day purchase was this fast charger for just $29
These compact power adapters charge multiple devices at their max speeds to save space and reduce charging times
Massive Prime Day sale on Amazon devices — 31 sales I’d buy right now
Prime Day is here, and there are hundreds of deals across all of Amazon's devices. Here are the best discounts recommended by our senior editor for smart home gear.
These are the 7 best Prime Day deals on home security cameras
These cameras add AI detection, smart home controls, and two-way communication throughout your home and yard.
I test smart home devices for a living—Prime Day just put 7 of my favorite gadgets on sale
Smart home devices from Amazon, Shark, and TP-Link are seeing major price cuts, making now the best time to buy some and upgrade your living space.
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.
This $40 accessory turned my Amazon Echo Dot into a budget portable smart speaker
Mission's affordable battery base creates a wireless smart speaker experience so that you can use your Echo Dot in every room or backyard.
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.
Last chance! 5 security cameras under $50 in Amazon's 4th of July sale — no subscription required
Add AI object detection, smart home controls, and two-way communication to your home without breaking the bank.
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.
4th of July robot vacuum sale at Amazon — here's the 7 best deals you can get now
Robot vacuums from Roomba to Roborock are seeing major price cuts, making now the best time to pick one up and complete your smart home.
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.
My favorite smart home security camera is just $25 in Amazon's latest sale
The Wyze Cam v4 works both indoors and outside day or night and supports local storage so you don't need a subscription
