Category: smart home
August’s fourth-gen WiFi Smart Lock drops to $219 on Amazon
August’s fourth-generation WiFi Smart Lock is a cinch to install, works with all the major digital assistants and connects to your home network without the need for a separate bridge. It’s also on sale on Amazon right now. The Smart Lock is down from… Source
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Alexa for Residential lets landlords create smart apartments
Amazon wants to make it easier to have a smart home without actually owning a home. Today, the company is unveiling its “Alexa for Residential” program that lets property managers add Alexa-enabled devices and experiences to rental properties. Landlo… Source
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iRobot’s Roomba and Bravaa mop get a huge intelligence boost
iRobot’s most expensive Roomba vacuums can already empty their bins on their own and work in concert with the company’s robot mop. But there’s always room for improvement. Today, iRobot is unveiling its “Genius Home Intelligence” platform, which aims… Source
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Wink’s delayed smart home subscription plan kicks in July 27th
Wink can’t put off launching its subscription program any longer. The smart home company has announced that it will start charging customers $5 a month on July 27th, which means users who refuse to get on board will soon have to make do with limited… Source
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Amazon’s Alexa app now works hands-free on Android and iOS devices
Alexa allows hands-free control of all manner of devices, but there’s been one glaring exception: its own smartphone app. Amazon has finally brought that feature directly to Android and iOS devices via a new update. All you need to do is open the Ale… Source
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Lenovo’s Google-powered Smart Clock drops to $40 at Best Buy
Best Buy dropped the price of Lenovo’s Smart Clock with Google Assistant to $40 today. This brings the price closer to that of a “regular” alarm clock, but the Smart Clock offers so much more. For $40, you get features like a sunrise alarm, an ambien… Source
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