Smart Home

A smart home uses internet-connected devices to monitor and control home functions. These can include lighting, security, energy management, and entertainment systems. Smart homes can range from simple setups with minimal technology to highly automated systems with numerous gadgets. The market is large and growing rapidly.

Jaime Siminoff wears a blue Ring t-shirt and stands in the doorway with yellow walls.

Amazon brings back Jamie Siminoff to supercharge Ring and smart devices

Jamie Siminoff, Ring’s founder, is back at Amazon as VP,…

A black bObsweep Orb-i self-emptying robot vacuum cleaner moves across a wooden floor, transitioning from the floor to a colorful area rug with pink and teal patterns. In the background, a living room scene shows mid-century modern furniture, including a cream-colored chair with a wooden frame and a gray patterned armchair where a person sits wearing a light patterned dress. The robot vacuum has a circular design with a raised sensor tower on top and appears to be the bObsweep Orb-i self-emptying model. The image depicts the vacuum working autonomously while the room's occupant relaxes.

Pet hair? no problem! bObsweep Orb-i drops to $190

At $190, the bObsweep Orb-i is a robot vacuum game-changer.…

Alexa Plus logo. Amazon's revamp AI-powered smart assistant for its devices.

Alexa Plus arrives in early access on Echo Show, free for Prime members

Amazon’s Alexa Plus is here in early access on Echo…

The image shows a Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum equipped with a robotic arm. The arm is extended and holding a piece of crumpled orange paper, which it is placing into a white box with a gray design on the side. The scene is set on a smooth, reflective surface.

CES 2025 star Roborock Saros Z70 now available for preorder at discount

Preorder the Roborock Saros Z70 now for $1,899 with a…

A unannounced Ikea Timmerflotte sensor from FCC filing.

IKEA’s first Thread device, Timmerflotte, spotted at FCC

IKEA’s Timmerflotte sensor uses Thread and Matter. FCC filing teases…

A stylish logo for Alexa, Amazon's digital voice assistant technology.

‘Beautiful’ Alexa gadgets coming Fall 2025

New Alexa devices teased for Fall 2025! CEO Andy Jassy…

Alexa Plus logo. Amazon's revamp AI-powered smart assistant for its devices.

Here’s why your old Amazon Echo won’t support Alexa Plus

No AI upgrade for some Amazon Echo devices with Alexa…

Image shows a product launch event for "Alexa+" taking place in a modern venue with large windows. Panos Panay, SVP of Devices & Services, stands on stage in front of a large blue screen displaying the "Alexa+" logo with Amazon's characteristic smile arrow underneath. The audience, seated in rows, is actively engaged, with many attendees holding up smartphones to capture the presentation. The setting appears to be in a city, with urban buildings visible through the windows. The venue has professional lighting equipment mounted on the ceiling, and there are display counters visible on either side of the stage.

Amazon Alexa Plus—an AI-powered assistant for $19.99 or free with Prime

Meet Alexa Plus: Amazon’s AI upgrade for smart homes. Early…

Product photograph showing two Amazon eero Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers displayed on curved, navy blue pedestals against a gradient background. On the left, the compact eero 7 features a square design with rounded edges. On the right, the larger eero Pro 7 showcases a taller, curved rectangular form. Both devices share a minimalist white finish with the eero branding visible.

Amazon’s eero launches affordable Wi-Fi 7 routers

The new eero 7 and Pro 7 mesh routers offer…

2025 Ring Outdoor Cam Plus mounted to beige siding on a house.

Ring’s new Outdoor Cam Plus brings 2K video to home security

The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus offers crisp 2K resolution, real-time…

Product advertisement for the Ninja Swirl by CREAMi ice cream maker. The machine is displayed on a white marble counter in a modern kitchen with teal backsplash. Surrounding the machine is an array of colorful ice cream creations including cone-served soft serve, sundaes, and milkshakes featuring various toppings like sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, fruit, and whipped cream. The Ninja Swirl machine is dark gray with a digital display panel and appears to have a dispensing mechanism for serving soft-serve style ice cream directly into cones or bowls.

The Ninja Swirl is here—soft serve & scooped ice cream in one machine

The new Ninja Swirl ice cream machine lets you make…

Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th generation hanging on wall

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat is now just $235—saving you $45

The perfect winter upgrade! The Google Nest Learning Thermostat is…