Smart Home
SEE SMART HOME STORIES BY CATEGORY
Best Picks
The best air purifiers: Keep your home safe, comfortable, and odor free
The world of air purifiers can be confusing, but the bottom line is that the best units can improve your quality of life.
Reviews
Alen BreatheSmart 75i air purifier review: Big-boned but powerful
The BreatheSmart 75i may be overkill for most consumer homes, but this bruiser packs enough punch for commercial use.
News
Apple HomePods can now detect the sound of smoke alarms
If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm goes off, your HomePod or HomePod mini can detect the sound and trigger a notification.
Best Picks
Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice
There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We'll help you pick the right one.
News
Google's Nest Thermostat gets Matter support
You can now control your Nest Thermostat using any Matter-compatible platform, including Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings.
Best Picks
Best TVs: Top picks and plain-language explanations of specs and features
There are plenty of great smart TVs. Our guide cuts through the alphabet soup to tell you everything you need to know to buy the one that's right for you.
News
Withings’ Body Smart scale adds tact to its list of features
Withings' new Body Smart scale is the most budget-friendly of its new line-up, with a gentler approach and some new metrics
Reviews
LG Evo G3 OLED TV review: Lush blacks, first-class processing
The LG G3 OLED offers outstanding black levels and contrast with the fewest processing artifacts we've seen in any 4K TV to date.
News
AMC+ is the latest streamer to go the ad-supported way
There’s still no word on how much AMC+ with ads will cost, or when it will debut.
Reviews
Coway Airmega Icon review: An air purifier that dares to be pretty
Designer looks is probably near the bottom of your air-purifier wants/needs list, but it doesn’t have to be.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Score free Netflix, Apple TV+, and more from your wireless carrier
Take full advantage of the deals cell-phone service providers are offering on your favorite streaming services to retain you as a customer.
News
Stanley Cup: How to stream the NHL playoffs and championship
With a pair of new multi-year TV deals, there are plenty of ways for cord-cutters to follow the puck this postseason.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube: Choose your plan wisely
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube vs. YouTube TV: What to know before signing up.
How-To
How to stream your security camera feed to a Samsung smart TV
Got a Samsung TV and a camera or doorbell from Arlo, Ring, or Nest? You can check your security feed just by changing the channel. Here's how
Deal
Paramount+ and Showtime: How to get the bundle for free
The latest Paramount+ free coupon codes allow for a free month of Showtime as well.
Reviews
Proscenic L40 Smart Lock review: Not ready for prime time
Proscenic’s first smart lock tries to do everything, but it’s in dramatic need of some polish.
Best Picks
The best smart locks for a keyless home in 2023
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
News
How cord-cutters can watch the NBA Playoffs and Finals without cable
You will likely need a streaming subscription to watch the NBA postseason online. We've listed all your options and include links to get you started.
News
TP-Link's first Matter-certified smart plug: Kasa Smart KP125M
Designed for lamps and small appliances, it's compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home, and SmartThings. It also has an energy-monitoring feature.
Reviews