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Should you buy a security camera on Black Friday 2021?

Black Friday is the best time to buy a security camera, but don't wait for a better deal. This year, the sales start early -- and so should your shopping.
Boxx Home Gym used in the living room with TV.

Boxx brings body-sized punching bag workouts to the living room

Boxx is an at-home punching bag and glove combination that tracks the speed, count, and direction of your punches.
Wyze Cam Floodlight on the corner of a brick house.

Wyze Cam Floodlight uses two cameras for double the coverage

The Wyze Cam Floodlight produces 2,600 lumens to illuminate your yard and startle away any uninvited guests.
Govee Neon Rope Light

Govee Neon Rope Light review: Colorful spaghetti noodles for your wall

The Govee Neon Rope Light is a flexible, colorful light strip that can be used to spell out letters or create light-up patterns on your wall.
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DJI Mavic 3 roars to the scene with dual-cam Hasselblad camera

The new DJI Mavic 3 drone once again raises the standard for both consumer and professional drones with improvements across the board.
Liteboxer Wall Mount home gym on wall.

Perfect your boxing in smaller spaces with Liteboxer’s new wall-mounted unit

The new Liteboxer Wall Mount is for people who want to work out and hone their boxing skills, but don't have the floor space for a traditional floor-based unit.
Arlo Go 2

Arlo Go 2 is an LTE-enabled security camera that goes anywhere, works anywhere

The Arlo Go 2 works on a 4G LTE connection without the need for Wi-Fi, making it ideal for areas like vacation homes.
SwannBuddy Video Doorbell

Swann dives into home security with new video doorbell and window sensor

Swann dives into the smart home security space with a new video doorbell and an array of smart home sensors.
Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor

Amazon’s air quality sensor can tell you when indoor air is dirty

Amazon's Smart Air Quality Monitor will alert you when your indoor air quality reaches dangerous levels by monitoring CO, dust, and more.
Tempo Move comes in an attractive storage unit

Tempo Move is a more affordable home gym powered by Apple’s iPhone

Tempo Move brings gym-quality workouts and classes to your home without the crazy price tag of other at-home gyms.
Mirror Weights

Mirror’s stylish smart dumbbells and ankle weights track your form

Mirror is releasing a set of smart weights that track your form and suggest improvements while noting your progress down in its new Universal Health Score.
K-Supreme Plus SMART

The best Alexa-compatible coffee makers

You can ask Alexa to brew your coffee with one of these compatible smart coffee makers from brands like Hamilton Beach and Keurig.
Lockly Flex Touch

Lockly Flex Touch ditches the bulk in favor of a slimmer fingerprint smart lock

The Lockly Flex Touch stores up to 99 fingerprints on a single lock, while its 3D biometric reader only picks up actual fingerprints.
Wyze Bulb White

Wyze Bulb White changes color temperature at all times to match the sun

The new Wyze Bulb White comes with a Sun Match feature, which syncs its brightness and color to the position of the sun.
LG CordZero Stick Vacuum

LG CordZero with All-In-One Tower review: It really sucks

The LG CordZero Vacuum with All-in-One Tower sucks the competition right off the floor with its self-emptying base and impressive cleaning ability.
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Samsung SmartThings is the latest ecosystem to join the Matter protocol

Samsung's SmartThings platform is the latest to join the Matter protocol. This addition means Matter will work with Samsung devices starting in 2022.
wyze lamp socket turns outdoor lights smart

Wyze Lamp Socket turns any dumb light bulb into a smart one

It's Wyze Week, and that means new products and great deals. The Wyze Solar Panel and Wyze Lamp Socket are the latest products to join the lineup.
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen 2021) on table.

Getting my smart home devices to switch Wi-Fi networks is annoying

If I swap my Wi-Fi network, I don't want to individually reconnect all of the smart devices in my home.
Senior citizen using Alexa to stay connected

Alexa is coming to retirement homes and hospitals to keep families in touch

Alexa Smart Properties is working with several senior living and hospital facilities to provide better levels of care and independence to patients.
The Keurig K-Classic on a counter.

What is a smart coffee maker?

Smart coffee makers are connected to the internet or to your smart home and allow remote access and control. Learn about what they can do for you.
Wyze Doorbell Pro

Wyze Video Doorbell Pro gets double the features at double the price

The new Wyze Video Doorbell Pro improves on the previous model with new features while still retaining a low price point.
Apple HomePod mini on table

New HomePod Mini colors expose how stale Apple’s smart home lineup has become

Apple's HomeKit lags needs more than just new accessory colors if it hopes to compete with Amazon and Google in the smart home space.
New 2021 Homepod Mini colors.

Apple adds new colors for the HomePod Mini to brighten your day

Apple's HomePod Mini is now available in new colors and with more capabilities thanks to Siri.
Drinkworks Home Bar Classic

Drinkworks Home Bar Classic makes cocktails without taking much shelf space

The Drinkworks Home Bar Classic is like a Keurig for cocktails, making your favorite drinks with just the touch of a button.
Nanoleaf Lines lights installed on the ceiling in a bedroom.

Nanoleaf Lines Review: Dazzling glow sticks for your wall

The Nanoleaf Lines are a new, unique design in smart lights that refine the Nanoleaf formula and improve on its aesthetic appeal.
Lovesac StealthTech

Lovesac integrates Harman Kardon speakers and wireless charging into its couches

Lovesac, the company best known for its modular couches, has partnered with Harman Kardon to include surround sound and wireless charging in its furniture.
Nanoleaf Lines placed on wall.

Nanoleaf Lines ditches the panels for a modular wall-mounted light bar design

The Lines are the newest entry in Nanoleaf's lineup. These smart lights can display up to 16 million different colors, match your music, and more.
Bonavita Connoiseur coffee maker.

What to look for when buying a smart coffee maker

A smart coffee maker lets you choose brew strength, timing, and much more. You can even start brewing with voice commands. Here's what to look for.
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Smart mugs look fancy, but insulated bottles keep drinks warmer for much longer

Smart mugs can keep your drink at a steady temperature for a while, but an insulated bottle keeps it at a warmer, drinkable temperature for longer.
Closeup of camera on Samsung Jet Bot AI+.

iRobot Roomba j7+ vs. Samsung Jet Bot AI+: Robot vacuums offer distinct features

Both the iRobot Roomba j7+ and the Samsung Jet Bot A.I.+ are powerful robot vacuums. Which one is the right pick for your home?
Amazon Echo Show 15 hanging horizontally on the wall.

How to enable privacy features on Alexa

Alexa has powerful privacy features that you should utilize to protect your personal information and review which Skills can access your data.
Eve MotionBlinds slightly pulled down in living room setting.

Eve MotionBlinds are HomeKit-enabled smart blinds with Thread support

The new Eve MotionBlind motors combined with HomeKit and Thread simplify installation, reduce energy usage, and much more.
capti smart bike uses gaming enhance your workout heart rate training

Capti smart bike ditches indoor biking boredom with games and realistic terrain

The Capti Smart Bike combines gaming and adaptive terrain adjustments to create a realistic outdoor riding experience inside your home.
Amazon's ring alarm pro behind table.

Everything you need to know about Amazon Ring Alarm Pro

The Ring Alarm Pro is the newest addition to Ring's lineup, and includes an Eero 6 Wi-Fi router for powerful digital security.