eero mesh is the major smart home upgrade that everyone forgets
A smart home is only as good as its weakest link. I remember the early days of smart home tech, when half of my connected …
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Narwal Freo X Ultra review: 6 things I love, and 2 big problems
I have personally tested more than 200 different robot vacuums in my time at BGR. Needless to say, it takes a lot to impress me …
Best Echo Dot deals for May 2024
There are Echo Dot deals all the time at Amazon. That is surely a big part of the reason why it’s the single best-selling Alexa …
Roomba Combo j7+ is a great alternative to the pricey j9+
The Roomba Combo j7+ is easily one of the smartest robot vacuums that iRobot has ever made. It’s a powerful autonomous vacuum and mop that …
Roomba Combo j9+ has everything other iRobot models are missing
I have been testing robot vacuums for about a decade now. In that time, I’ve tried well over 100 different models. If you’ve read my …
Best Ring Video Doorbell deals in April 2024
Ring Video Doorbells are the most popular video doorbell models on the market, and there are plenty of reasons for the brand’s success. Ring offers …
iRobot has so many new models, but the Roomba s9+ is still my favorite
It goes without saying that iRobot is obviously one of the biggest names in the robot vacuum market. So many of the company’s Roomba robot …
The Yale Approach might finally let most of us renters have a smart apartment
I have rented for my entire life, and being a technology nerd, renting can cramp your style with all of the restrictions that come with …
Google Nest WiFi is the best mesh wireless system you can get right now
The Google Nest WiFi mesh wireless system is among the most popular options out there right now. There are several different configurations available, but the …
This might be the cheapest smart home upgrade you can get
As time goes on, the smart home market seems to get more and more complicated. Isn’t it supposed to be the other way around? The …
How to save money on energy bills with summer weather around the corner
With winter weather now behind us and hot weather right around the corner, there is a simple way to save money on your energy bills …
MyQ smart garage opener has become controversial, but I still recommend it
The MyQ smart garage door opener has become somewhat controversial following Chamberlain’s recent decision to remove most smart home integrations. And yet, most people who …
If you use Arlo security cameras, definitely add a video doorbell to your setup today
The smart home security market is now filled with tons of different brands, and many of them offer great products. When it comes to wire-free …
DEEBOT X1 Omni robot vacuum has a killer feature you still can’t get on Roombas
After what seemed like an eternity of minor iterative updates, the robot vacuum market has finally taken a few big strides in recent years. One …
How Google Nest Cams can make your smart home even smarter
Nest got a huge jump on the smart home market back when it was first emerging. It’s all thanks to the Nest Learning Thermostat, which …
Leviton makes a smart light switch mixed with an Echo Dot, and I’m obsessed
There are so many awesome smart home gadgets out there these days. From smart plugs and smart light bulbs to robots that clean your house. …
Add smarts to all the dumb stuff in your home with these Alexa smart plugs
It’s pretty crazy that, after all this time, most smart home solutions are still clunky and overcomplicated. I test smart technology for a living and …
I ditched Arlo for good and switched to these battery cameras instead
Ever since late 2022, my main home security camera setup has been a Reolink NVR system. I’m very happy with it. I have cameras set …
Cut your energy bills in 2024 with ecobee smart thermostat deals
Ecobee is one of the two brands that come to mind immediately when you think of smart thermostats. And right now, ecobee smart thermostat deals …
The powerful Roborock S8+ robot vacuum & sonic mop is $200 off
I recently told you about some impressive Roomba deals that saved you up to $400 on iRobot’s latest and greatest models. Most of those deals …
Shark robot vacuum deal: $650 best-seller is under $450 today
Self-emptying has become absolutely essential in high-end and even mid-range robot vacuums. But some models with the awesome self-emptying feature can cost $1,000 or even …
Roomba robot vacuums are up to $400 off for Presidents’ Day
With a retail price of $269, the Roomba 692 robot vacuum is one of iRobot’s most popular models. It offers powerful suction and neat features …
Roborock S8 robot vacuum is a beast, and it’s $150 off today
It might seem like robot vacuum cleaners are a dime a dozen these days. To an extent, that’s actually true. Looking for a bargain-basement robot …
Nest Learning Thermostat is only $188 on sale right now
Smart thermostats are so popular right now, but Nest is the company that started it all. Impressively, Nest is still one of the leaders in …
Save $25 on dazzling new Govee Curtain Lights
Govee makes tons of different smart home products. But some might say that Govee is best known for all the different smart lighting solutions it …
Echo Show 8 sale slashes Amazon’s best smart display to $90
Amazon’s Echo Show 8 is one of the most popular Alexa devices among our readers. Echo Dot smart speakers are at the top of the …
Roomba robot vacuum deals: Save on Combo j7+, j5+, 694, more
The New Year has arrived, so a bunch of top brands are offering their best sales of the season. The latest addition to the list …