Best smart garage door controllers of 2025
What was the first smart home product? One could argue it was the electric garage door opener. The first such openers with a radio-based remote controls came to market way back in 1931, predating the…
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Lockin Veno 7 Pro review: This smart lock like feels like it’s still in beta
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros No subscription required Stuffed to the gills with features, including an internal door sensor Optional solar panel is a clever idea Cons Video clips are slow to load, with…
Linkind Matter Smart RGBTW A19 Smart Bulb review: Bargain lights
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely affordable Long list of features includes energy monitoring Matter support Cons App can be slightly confusing First-time setup results in a ton of emails Our Verdict The price…
AI is booming, but not in smart homes
An AI-powered smart home voice assistant that amiably chats with you, follows your orders with ease, and does your bidding in the background? It’s a tantalizing idea that seems so close, yet remains stubbornly far…
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…
Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Wall Outlet Extender review: Flaw ahead!
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 3 individually controlled smart outlets (+3 dumb outlets) 3 fast-charging USB outlets Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and IFTTT Cons Gives no warning when it can…
Google is moving on from smoke detectors and smart locks
After a long run, Google is sunsetting two of its signature Nest products and consequently withdrawing as a manufacturer in two key smart home categories. Google has just announced that it’s discontinuing the 10-year-old Nest…
Best smart dimmers & switches 2025: Reviews & buying advice
Looking for the easiest path to smart lighting? Screw a smart bulb into a socket. Done! If you’re looking for something with more elegance and sophistication, however, you should replace the switches in your walls.…
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…