Not at home? Alexa can greet visitors for you on your Ring doorbell
Ring's new Smart Greetings feature allows Alexa to answer the doorbell if you aren't at home.
Got a song you love on your Echo? Alexa users can now share it with friends
Amazon's new feature lets you share your favorite music with friends. When listening to a song, just say "Hey Alexa, share this song" to beam it to a contact.
You might not think typing to Alexa is practical, but you’d be surprised
Type with Alexa allows you to command your smart assistant with text, not voice. It's still in early access, but already shows a lot of promise.
Amazon’s steamy Super Bowl ad for Alexa will leave you perplexed, uncomfortable
Advertisements are meant to grab your attention, and the new Alexa ad for the Super Bowl certainly does that, but maybe not in the way Amazon intended.
Security camera maker Kami dives into 24/7 home security monitoring
Kami and Cove have partnered to offer users a brand-new option for DIY home security and professional monitoring.
5 ways to make your smart home display more useful while working from home
A smart display can control your smart home, host Zoom meetings, and read your schedule. All combined, it can make your work from home experience better.
No need to estimate: Nanit’s smart sheet precisely measures your baby’s height
The Nanit Smart Sheet and Nanit Pro camera provide parents with information on their child's height and growth that you can provide to the pediatrician.
Smart home technology needs to be more private to handle personal health
With smart home technology that can take personal health information, the encryption and security surrounded data must be stronger than ever before.
Ring tackles the entry-level market with its most affordable doorbell yet
The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is the company's most affordable option yet, coming in at just $60 and packed with all the features Ring users expect.
Alexa can estimate how much electricity smart home devices consume
Alexa can tell you how much energy your smart devices use through the Energy Dashboard and act on hunches through the Proactive Hunches feature.
Household electrical usage increased in 2020. Here’s how a smart home can help
Due to heatwaves, the pandemic, and wildfires across much of the country, energy usage increased nationwide for an increase of $1.21 billion in costs.
5 smart home tech trends we saw at CES 2021
CES 2021 saw a number of emerging trends in the smart home industry, such as improved security and an increased focus on health-based technology.
This full-body muscle stimulation suit promises to supercharge short workouts
The Xenoma e-skin EMStyle bodysuit is a stylish, tight-fitting suit that utilizes built-in electrodes to stimulate your muscles and provide a full workout.
Philips Hue makes it easier to manage smart lights with new module and switch
The new Philips Hue Wall Switch Module maintains a connection to your lights even if the power switch is off, solving a problem that has plagued smart lights.
Arlo takes privacy seriously by shielding its new Essential Indoor Camera
Arlo's new Essential Indoor Camera has a physical privacy shield that blocks the lens from seeing anything, ensuring total privacy when not in use.
Alarm.com Touchless Video Doorbell rings without actually being pressed
In a period when hygiene is more important than ever before, Alarm.com's new touchless video doorbell makes it easy to maintain social distance.
Got poop? Toto’s Wellness Toilet promises health advice based on poop analysis
In a time when hygiene is the primary focus, Toto's touchless technology in bathrooms reduces the potential for bacteria to spread.
Ring rolls out end-to-end encryption for video to all customers
Data privacy is an important aspect of modern life. Ring has introduced end-to-end encryption to improve customer data security.
The best smart locks of CES 2021
Lockly, Eufy, and BenjiLock introduced new models at CES 2021 that were the most notable at the big show.
TP-Link’s new Kasa mesh router doubles as an Alexa smart speaker
TP-Link has introduced a new lineup of Kasa smart home products including a smart doorbell, as well as a combination smart speaker and mesh Wi-Fi system.
Twinkly expands its dazzling smart light lineup with bendable lights and more
Twinkly has a grip on the holiday market, but the company is now expanding to year-round lighting with three new products designed for interior decor.
Nobi smart lamp senses movement to discern when older people are in distress
The Nobi Smart Lamp uses onboard A.I. algorithms to monitor older loved ones and alert emergency services if they fall or face other risks.
This video doorbell can tell if the person on your doorstep has a fever
The Ettie Video Doorbell measures the temperature of visitors, logs the number of people that have entered, and alerts guests when a space is at capacity.
ColdSnap is like a Keurig machine for soft-serve ice cream
The ColdSnap is a CES Innovation Award Honoree that can make frozen treats from premade pods in less than two minutes.
Lockly Duo smart lock conveniently unlocks knob and deadbolt with a single twist
The Lockly Duo uses a two-in-one technology that locks your door as soon as you enter, as well as a 3D fingerprint scanner and a hack-proof keypad.
Roborock S7 robot vacuum erases tough, dry stains through sonic mopping
The new Roborock S7 is a next-generation robot vacuum and mop that transitions seamlessly between the two cleaning modes.
Samsung JetBot 90 A.I.+ is a mini tank-like robot vacuum with a camera
Samsung has announced two new products at CES 2021: A brand-new robot vacuum packed with new features, and the Bespoke Cube, a miniature air purifier.
This $3,000 doggy door automatically opens when your pets approach
The myQ Pet Portal is a smart pet door with two-way audio and live video capabilities. Let your pets out or allow them to let themselves out with a smart collar.
Kohler’s 2021 bathroom lineup is all about the touchless experience
With a global focus on hygiene, Kohler has introduced touchless technology to reduce the spread of germs and improve personal wellness.
LG’s new cordless vacuum mops and empties itself via new charging base
The CordZeroThinQÂ A9 Kompressor+ is a new cordless vacuum from LG that not only empties itself when docked in its charging base, but doubles as a mop.
Luft Duo is a miniature-sized air purifier that doesn’t use filter replacements
Air purifiers have become popular in homes, but the Luft Duo can even keep the air in your car cleaner thanks to its small and portable design.
Our confinement spurred the smart home’s increased growth in 2020
Most people found themselves becoming much more acquainted with their homes in 2020 thanks to lockdowns. Here's how the cultural changes drove industry growth.