Tag: smart home
Sorry, smart speakers – the Echo Show 8 is better and on sale for just $55 at Amazon
Forget smart speakers. Now’s the time for the best smart displays, especially since many of them are more affordable than ever. The best smart speakers have had their time in the sun, but speaking as someone who’s owned or tested more than 10 of them in my lifetime (and currently…
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Deck the halls with these smart Christmas light gifts that arrive before the holidays
Christmas window displays and festive holiday light displays are fun and everything, but you need not feel Jack Frost nipping at your nose to get in the festive spirit. You can have your own little twinkling seasonal cheer in the comfort and warmth of your own home with some holiday lights…
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Google Nest cameras are finally getting a fix for their blurry night vision
Google is rolling out a fix to a few Nest Cam models as the company finally addresses the blurry night vision problem. Back in late October, several reports emerged about a significant drop in performance of Nest Cam’s night vision function. It was discovered the video feed became really grainy…
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I can’t believe these Philips Hue smart light deals are still live – but they won’t be for long
As we wrap up our coverage of this weekend’s sales, we’re still seeing some excellent remnants of the Cyber Monday deals, including offers on some of Philips Hue’s most popular smart lights and bulbs. These include some record-low prices (and many very close calls) and excellent bundles in both the…
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I test smart home devices for a living – and these are the Black Friday deals I’d grab
Black Friday deals on smart home devices are among the most common deals you’ll find at online retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. That’s great and all, especially if you’re looking to expand your smart home ecosystem. However, it also means that while you will find a lot of…
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I review smart lights for a living – these Philips Hue Black Friday deals are unmissable
We’re just a few days from the official Black Friday deals, but there’s already plenty of excitement underway from various brands and retailers – and smart light fans will delight at Philips Hue’s savings. While I’ve not spotted any record low prices just yet, many of this year’s deals come…
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