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TCL D1 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock review: Talk to the hand
Smart home technology once in the realm of sci-fi becomes real with this smart deadbolt that scans your palm to unlock your door.
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LIFX Outdoor Permanent Lights review: Luxe lighting in the eaves
This luxurious lighting solution lets you ring your home with lights you never need to take down, but we were plagued with setup issues.
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Yale Code keypad lock review: Svelte & affordable, just not smart
The smart lock leader focused on price and ease of use to deliver this keypad deadbolt, which doesn't offer wireless connectivity.
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Deck the halls with Govee's smart string lights, 33% off for Cyber Monday
The 100-feet Govee Outdoor Permanent String Lights are $100 off at Best Buy.
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Eufy Outdoor Spotlights E10 review: A pop of color for the garden
These smart spotlights are easy to configure and provide dozens of fun lighting choices, but installation isn’t overly flexible.
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These are the best smart home products of the year
As the year winds down, get the scoop on our favorite smart speakers and displays, thermostats, security cameras, video doorbells, lighting systems, and more.
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The newest Blink video doorbell is 50% off
The Blink Video Doorbell has had its price slashed in half on Amazon.
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Best smart garage door controllers: Convenience and safety
Even if you use your garage only as an oversized storage locker, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without a smart controller for your existing garage door opener.
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Google is bringing older Nest Cams back into the fold
The biggest headache about using newer and legacy Nest cameras together is finally going away.
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Best DIY home security systems of 2024: Reviews and buying advice
Installing your home security system yourself can save you hundreds of dollars. These are the best DIY options, with and without professional monitoring.
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Defiant Smart Home Alarm Kit review: Just the basics
Home Depot’s Hubspace smart home ecosystem gets a security system—but only barely.
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Best smart lighting 2024: Reviews & buying advice
Today’s smart lighting is brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right solution for your environment remains a challenge.
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Eufy Outdoor String Lights E10 review: Lighting up for even less
These smart string lights are some of the least expensive on the market, and they have some cool features, too. It’s too bad they don’t look great.
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Level rolls out its Level Lock Matter update—finally
Level achieved Matter certification way back in March, 2024. The firmware update to enable it is finally rolling out today—sort of.
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Google Home is getting its first Gemini AI-powered features
Your Nest cam video histories and Google Home automations are about to get juiced by Gemini.
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Looks like Apple could get serious about the smart home in 2025
With chatter ramping up about security cameras and a smart “command center,” Apple appears poised to double down on its smart home efforts in 2025.
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Shopping for a smart lock? These are the best, including retrofits
Keys are yesterday’s tech. Your smart home needs a smart door lock, and these are our favorites.
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Aqara Smart Lock U300 review: A lever lock for the smart home
Aqara’s latest smart entry lock replaces your doorknob, not your deadbolt, but buyers should wait for bug fixes.
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Burglars are jamming Wi-Fi security cameras. Here's what you can do
Tech-savvy thieves are finding new ways to circumvent wireless networked security cameras like Ring and Nest.
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