How to pick the right in-wall smart dimmers and switches
You’ll need to make a raft of decisions before you choose which smart switches to install in your home, and your choices will be influenced by everything from the type of wiring in your walls…
Michael Brown
Michael Brown
Televes Smartkom review: Maximum over-the-air TV reception
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Automatically selects between up to three antennas for best signal Eliminates the need for a mechanical rotor Amplification and switching happens on a per-channel basis to maximize channel reception…
LG’s smart washer & dryer solved my problems. But now I’m trapped
I develop an acute case of appliance envy every January. That’s when LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, and other manufacturers at the CES tradeshow demonstrate how their new wares can be integrated into the smart home, controlled…
Home Depot’s new line of EcoSmart light bulbs are semi-smart
Home Depot has announced a new line of white LED light bulbs under its EcoSmart brand. EcoSmart Universal Select Light Bulbs feature adjustable brightness and white color temperatures, but they’re distinct from the company’s growing…
LG’s smart washer & dryer solved my headaches. But now I’m trapped
I develop an acute case of appliance envy every January. That’s when LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, and other manufacturers at the CES tradeshow demonstrate how their new wares can be integrated into the smart home, controlled…
Ring Outdoor Cam Plus promises to deliver 2K resolution
After making the surprise announcement that several Ring security cameras need only firmware updates to deliver 2K video resolution, Ring has unveiled a new indoor/outdoor model that delivers that capacity on day one. The familiar-looking…
Best smart speakers 2025: Reviews and buying advice
A smart speaker makes an easy first step into smart home technology. Before you kit out your house with thousands of dollars of lighting and security upgrades, you can familiarize yourself with voice-assistant technology while…
Ring Battery Doorbell (2024) review: Easy, flexible, priced right
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels (1:1 aspect ratio) 150- x 150-degree field of view shows visitors from head to toe Runs on battery or wired power Priced right,…
Flic Duo smart home button is available for discounted pre-order
If one smart button is great, two must be phenomenal, right? Well, we’ll need to wait until we can lay hands on one, but Flic is now taking discounted pre-orders on its all-new two-button Flic…
Haus.me shows off a tiny smart home you can plop anywhere
What could be cooler than a smart home? A move-in ready, energy-efficient, tiny smart home that can be delivered and set up at your home site in just a few hours, without requiring extensive site…