Like many smart home manufacturers, Ikea took its time warning up to Matter, the new standard that aims to unite the big smart home ecosystems. When it introduced its new Dirigera smart hub back in…
Even after a recent round of tariff-fueled price hikes, Philips Hue still has plenty of deals for Prime Day, with the smart lighting brand serving up a dozen deals for its color bulbs, light strips,…
One of Amazon’s best Prime Day deals on Echo devices is for the diminutive Echo Pop, and this mini smart speaker tucks in a key benefit for users of Amazon’s Eero mesh Wi-Fi routers (and…
Nothing beats a full-on security system when it comes to protecting the homestead, but they also cost a pretty penny—usually, anyway. During Prime Day, you can snap up one of our favorite smart security packages…
It’s been more than a year since Ikea’s smart hub got a Matter update, but up until now, the Dirigea hub could only act as a bridge between Ikea devices and existing Matter networks. That’s…
Renting an apartment or house doesn’t mean you must forgo the convenience of a smart home; in fact, you might be surprised by the possibilities for making your home life easier, all of which can…
Nearly eight months after Amazon announced it was phasing out its ad-supported Freevee streaming service, the standalone Freevee app is still widely available. Now it appears the app’s days are numbered. On the July 1…
As promised, the U.S. retail prices of several key Philips Hue products have jumped in response to tariffs. Just don’t tell anyone at Amazon, where a variety of Hue lights remain on sale in the…
Most of the long and thin smart floor lamps we’ve tried are all about casting bold splashes of color on the wall, perfect for setting a mood but not must help when it comes to…
Sorry, but I just can’t deal with a big, bulky PC on my desk. I’m already juggling a pair of 27-inch monitors, a couple of boxy Bluetooth speakers, a full-size mechanical keyboard–not to mention I…