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Lenovo Smart Clock Review: A Near-Perfect Smarthome Bedroom Companion

Michael Crider | June 3rd

Last year Google impressed the tech world with the Home Hub, an excellent smarthome management tool and miniature entertainment center. Lenovo’s Smart Clock, despite the disparate branding, is a smaller sequel. And it’s every bit as good.

Amazon Acquires Eero for Stronger Smarthome Connections

Josh Hendrickson | February 12th

Amazon is buying the mesh Wifi company Eero, in a bid to strengthen its smarthome offerings. As more smart devices rely on Wi-Fi, Amazon needs a powerful network connection offering, and Eero is the solution.

Lowe’s Is Officially Dumping Its Iris Smarthome Platform for Good

Craig Lloyd | January 31st

Several months ago, Lowe’s announced that it would be seeking a buyer for its Iris smarthome platform. However, it appears no one wants it, as Lowe’s has announced it’s officially shutting down Iris.

The Best Smarthome Products We Saw at CES 2019

Craig Lloyd | January 11th

Every year, CES is chock full of smarthome tech. So much so that there’s even an entire dedicated space on the show floor to just smarthome companies. Here are the best new smarthome devices we saw at CES this year.

The Google Home Hub Isn’t A True Smarthome Hub (But These Products Are)

Craig Lloyd | December 3rd

While the Google Home Hub is a fantastic device that let’s you control all of your smarthome devices from one convenient place, it’s not actually a true smarthome hub, despite what the “hub” in the name might suggest.

The 2018 Smarthome Gift Guide

Craig Lloyd | November 26th

Smarthome gadgets aren’t for everyone, but if a friend or family member has shown interest in outfitting their house with the coolest smarthome devices, here are the best products to help get them started this holiday.

The Cheapest Smarthome Gear to Get You Started

Craig Lloyd | July 9th

Dipping your toes into the world of smarthome can be an expensive endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of really great products that are relatively cheap, which can get you started building your perfect smarthome.

The Best Smarthome Products That Are Rental Friendly

Eric Ravenscraft | May 23rd

If you rent your home, you could feel left out of the current smart home renaissance. Fear not, though. There are still quite a few gadgets you can get to smarten up your rental.

Philips Hue Lights Are the Perfect Smarthome Starter Pack

Jason Fitzpatrick | November 8th

The smarthome market is still, very much, a market for early adopters—complete with successes, duds, and plenty of confusion. Among the mass of products, however, there’s one that is a practically perfect starting point for everyone: the Philips Hue smart light system.

Is a Universal Remote Worth Your Money?

Andrew Heinzman | July 19th

Universal remotes have been around for a while, and they’ve come a long way. They can control your media center, your IR devices, and even your smarthome. But are universal remotes worth your money? If so, which one should you buy?