Latest articles by Hunter Fenollol
Best smart speakers 2024—Alexa, Google, and Siri tested
The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home devices, play music and more.
The best smart lights in 2024
Light up your home in style with the best smart lights for every home and budget.
Home Depot's new glass smart door switches between clear and frosted modes for privacy
This new smart glass door starts at $799 — a welcome departure from previous models
Govee Star Light Projector review
This lamp covers your room in a realistic aurora glow and moonlights as a Bluetooth speaker
Govee launches Curtain Lights 2 just in time for the holidays — display GIFs, photos and color effects on any wall
The Govee Curtain Lights 2 are highly customizable smart lights that work across all major smart home platforms through Matter. You can use the Govee app to animate patterns or play GIFs on any wall.
Arlo's cameras get face, vehicle and custom AI recognition for alerts — here's how it works
The new Arlo Secure 5 upgrade uses advanced computer vision AI and recognition engines to tell Arlo's cameras precisely who or what set off a motion event.
Alexa vs. Google vs. Siri — which smart assistant is best for your smart home?
From Alexa to Siri, these virtual butlers come with the best smart speakers to organize your days and streamline the process of controlling your smart home.
Amazon Echo vs. Echo Dot: Which smart speaker should you buy?
Here's how the Amazon Echo vs. Echo Dot compare based on price, design, features and more.
The best smart garage door openers in 2024
These are the best smart garage door openers on the market. Compare our recommendations to see which ones work best with your smart home.
iOS 18 HomeKit update now lets you add Matter devices without a hub
iOS 18's biggest smart home feature simplifies setup and uses the Thread radio built into newer iPhones for local device control.
I test security cameras for a living—these are the 5 settings I change out of the box
Here's how to customize your security camera for your property to improve its performance
Facial recognition is the best feature to come to smart locks in years—here's why
Lockly's Visage is the first smart lock to use radar and a depth-sensing infrared system to create a 3D scan of your head.
The best Google Home compatible devices in 2024
The best Google Home compatible devices, from smart lights and thermostats to smart switches and Chromecast.
Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop review — hands-off deep cleaning for under $1K
Set and forget this hybrid robot vacuum and mop for up to a month with a self-cleaning mop and emptying system
Google Home may be getting a Vacation Mode — here's what it can do
Google Home may get a vacation mode feature that turns devices on or off randomly to help make your home appear occupied while you're away.
The 30 best Alexa skills in 2024
Here are the best Amazon Alexa skills to use with your Amazon Echo smart speaker.
The best HomeKit devices in 2024
The best HomeKit devices for your smart home can be controlled by speaking to Apple's voice assistant, Siri.
Best smart smoke detectors in 2024
Smart smoke detectors connect to the internet to relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on your smart lights. Here are the best.
This new robot vacuum-mop does something Roomba can’t — and it will make your life easier
Dreame's new vacuums can clean deeper with added smart features.
Lockly Visage smart lock review: Facial and fingerprint recognition — at a cost
The most advanced smart lock has a price tag to match
10 best smart home gadgets to streamline your back-to-school routine
Set your household up for success from morning routines to after-school care
LG's new AI smart home hub aims to give Alexa and SmartThings a run for their money
LG is fleshing out its smart home ecosystem with a new universal smart home hub. Now you can use ThinQ to control more than appliances.
I tried Wyze Cam's new AI-Fueled Video Search feature — here's what happened
Wyze Cams can use text to search through footage, and AI finds matching content to save you time and effort.
