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Bose Home Speaker 500 review: Rethinking—and reshaping—smart speakers
Bose's first smart speaker supports Amazon Alexa today, and promises AirPlay 2 compatibility in 2019.
Best smart plugs: These gadgets will turn any electrical outlet into a smart socket
Here’s an easy and inexpensive way to control the lamps and small appliances in your smart home. There are dozens to choose from; we’ll help you find the right one.
The best Amazon Echo add-ons and accessories
A few are goofy, but many are great: These mostly inexpensive gadgets can make Amazon’s smart speakers even better.
Step up your fashion sense with the Amazon Echo Look for 50% off
Amazon's high-tech selfie cam isn't perfect, but it can help you choose the right outfit with hands-free, 360-degree photos and videos—and today's it's half off.
Leviton Decora Mini Plug-In Outlet (model DW15P) review: Leviton’s Wi-Fi smart plug goes on a diet
Tired of smart plugs that block adjacent outlets? Give this svelte model a try.
Best robot vacuums: We name the most effective cleaners
Vacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help.
Abode home security starter kit (2018) review: This entry-level smart home hub continues to evolve
With Cue, Abode takes another step toward broadening the appeal of its security-focused smart home system.
A first look at the new Ring Stick Up Cam Wired
Ring finally has an indoor home security camera in its smart home line-up, and TechHive got a chance to check it out.
Here's Ring's new timeline feature
The timeline view makes it easier to find important video clips from your home security cameras.
Eve Room review: a smart air-quality monitor for Apple enthusiasts
This HomeKit-enabled accessory tracks indoor temperature, humidity, and volatile organic compounds over time.
This smart outlet strip has it all: sophisticated scheduling, power monitoring, and support for voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Microsoft Cortana.
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) review: A big step up in terms of design and musicality
The new third-generation Echo Dot delivers better audio performance than the Google Home Mini.
Cove Home Security review: In search of the simplest security system
This is one of the least-expensive home security systems we've encountered (you have the option of paying nothing up front), but it can't integrate other smart home devices—including home security cameras.
Best home weather station: Which one should be your personal meteorologist?
Home weather stations are getting more accurate and sophisticated all the time. Follow our buyer's guide to ensure you're not left in the cold or soaking wet.
This is one of the best home weather stations you can buy, but the one area it's lacking is in smart home integrations.
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