Tapo C410 Kit review: Home security powered by the sun
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sharp 2K video Spotlights enable good color night vision Easy to set up Local storage via up to 512GB microSD Cons No support for Apple Home Onboard mic doesn’t…
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Got patchy home Wi-Fi? This $13 extender could be your easiest fix
If you’re in the same boat as I am—with your router failing to deliver a strong Wi-Fi signal to every area of your home—then this TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender might be just what you need. It…
Segway wants to upgrade your smart home with a smarter yard–at a huge discount
You likely have a smart assistant on your phone, a robot vacuum cleaner that sweeps and mops your floors, smart switches that turn off the lights without you even getting out of bed, a smart…
You can now fix your iPad at home
In November 2021, Apple announced that it was opening a new Self Service Repair store to “allow customers who are comfortable with completing their own repairs access to Apple genuine parts and tools.” What started…
A new PC doesn’t feel like home until I’ve installed this app
Once I’ve unpacked a new Windows PC, the anticipation wears off and reality sinks in. It’s time to get everything set up and that’s one heck of a time consuming process, it’s work. So, of…
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro review: security camera for Apple Home
At a glance Pros High quality QHD camera Good night vision Adjustable spotlight Supports HomeKit and Matter Cons Aqara app is over-complicated You have to provide your own power adaptor Cloud storage requires a subscription…
Hisense taps new Google Home APIs to expand smart home integration
Google issued 100 announcements during its Google I/O developers conference this week, none of which involved the smart home. That apparent lack of enthusiasm for a topic close to our heart didn’t dissuade TV and…
Matter-enabled SwitchBot Hub 3 smart home controller now available
The SwitchBot Hub 3 smart home controller is now available for purchase. The Matter-capable device is quite different than other smart home hubs we’ve tested, starting with its rotary knob that can adjust the target…
Smart home got the cold shoulder at Google’s I/O keynote
From game-changing text diffusion models and cutting-edge AR glasses to AI videos with sound and virtual clothing try-ons, there was plenty of amazing tech to see during Google’s I/O keynote on Tuesday. And for the…
Kicked off HBO Max, Elmo and friends find a new home
Get ready for episodes of Sesame Street sponsored by the letter “N,” as Netflix has stepped in to stream the no-longer-homeless children’s show. The makers of Sesame Street made the announcement Monday morning, noting on X…