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.

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…

Image showing a Google Nest Hub on a bedside table with the Your Evening page on the screen.

Google Home hubs now Matter-ready for local smart device management

Google Home now supports Matter for direct, local control over…

The image shows an Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential against a green background with circular patterns. The thermostat display indicates a current temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit and a humidity level of 40%. The display also features icons for weather conditions and settings.

Ecobee introduces the Smart Thermostat Essential at just $129.99

Ecobee's latest addition, the Smart Thermostat Essential, promises smart climate…

EcoFlow OASIS hero image

EcoFlow’s Oasis makes home energy management effortless with AI

Efficient, AI-driven energy management comes home with EcoFlow's Oasis.

The image shows the Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum equipped with a robotic arm. The vacuum has a sleek and modern design, featuring a cylindrical body. The robotic arm extends upwards from the top of the vacuum and has multiple joints for flexibility. At the end of the arm, there appears to be a camera or sensor. The vacuum is positioned on a smooth, reflective surface with a minimalist background, emphasizing its advanced technology and innovative features.

Roborock Saros Z70 proves robots can now tidy up more than just dust

Roborock's Saros Z70 with OmniGrip Arm - the first robot…

The image shows an Arlo 2nd Generation Video Doorbell mounted on the wooden frame of a door. The doorbell has a sleek design with a black front panel and a white casing. It is wet with water droplets, indicating it is weather-resistant. Next to the doorbell is a modern door lock, also covered in water droplets, suggesting it is raining or has recently rained.

Arlo increases its Secure Plus subscription fees

Arlo's Secure Plus plan now at $9.99/month for one camera.

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Samsung Bespoke fridges now feature AI for seamless Instacart integration

Samsung's smart fridges now use AI Vision Inside to recognize…