I spent $27 to future-proof my home network forever
About a week ago, I decided I would never buy another Ethernet cable, ever. If you’re like me, you have a box or drawer with dozens of cables. And while some cables have specific connections,…
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A big smart home category is still left out of Matter
On paper, the up-and-coming Matter standard appears to be an ideal solution for smart homes: a protocol that enables the competing Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and other major smart-home platforms to collaborate effectively. In…
Ultraloq Z-Wave smart locks get Home Assistant integration
The free and open-source smart home platform Home Assistant got another vote of confidence today, with the IoT manufacturer Xthings announcing that its Ultraloq U-Bolt series of Z-Wave smart deadbolts will be integrated with it.…
This 1440p home security cam with magnetic mount is only $25 right now
How much is peace of mind worth to you? For me, it’s priceless, making sure everything is okay at home when I’m out and about, especially because I have pets and a kid. That’s why…
Best DIY home security systems of 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up than ever before. We have other roundups…
Vivint Smart Home review: The best smart home system I’ve ever tested
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Robust home security with an equal helping of smart home convenience Excellent security camera and video doorbell options Customers can add their own Z-Wave devices, especially for smart lighting…
Siri woes reportedly push Apple’s smart home hub into 2026
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple’s planned push into the smart home market will be delayed until 2026, a direct effect of the decision to delay the major update to Siri. Apple had originally planned…
Homey smart home hubs gain energy monitoring features
Dutch smart home hub manufacturer Athom has added new energy-monitoring capabilities to the app for its Homey series of smart home hubs and Homey cloud services. The company also announced the new Homey Energy Dongle…
Aston Martin’s new home racing simulator is peak luxury for gamers
Aston Martin and Curv Racing Simulators have unveiled the AMR-C01-R, an exclusive carbon fiber racing simulator rig that combines motorsport technology with advanced graphics and stylish design. Only 50 will be made and the price…
Roku’s home screen ad experiment crosses the line
Roku has sunk to a new low in the streaming wars, with an experimental ad format that blocks your home screen behind an auto-playing video ad. Roku players recently started playing a trailer for Moana…