Smart Home

Aqara’s Powerful Doorbell Facial Recognition Skips the Cloud

Available today for $120, the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 offers advanced facial recognition features that are processed locally, plus the ability to store local video on a microSD, NAS device, or iCloud account. In theory, this should improve security while eliminating the need for a subscription.

Andrew Heinzman 2 days

Nanoleaf’s First Matter-Enabled Products Are Here

The first Matter-enabled Nanoleaf products are now available for pre-order. That said, these products are pretty low-key—an Essentials A19 full-color smart bulb and LED lightstrip. Note that existing Nanoleaf Essentials will not receive a Matter update.

Andrew Heinzman 3 days

Ecovacs Deebot N10 Plus Review: An Alright Apprentice for Your Upright Vac

The Ecovacs Deebot N10 Plus may not replace your regular vacuum cleaner, but it’s got some pretty great in-app features, customizable automations, and an intelligent mapping and navigation system. Read on to see what it was like to have the N10 Plus clean my apartment for two weeks.

Michael Bizzaco 3 days

Ecovacs’ New Robot Vacuums Are Tailored for Every Home

Ecovacs is launching three new robot vacuums, including a model that uses the built-in YIKO voice assistant that previously debuted in the Deebot X1 Omni. The new vacuums hit a variety of price ranges and should appeal to several different households—including those with kids or pets.

Andrew Heinzman 4 days

The Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers

In-ground sprinkler systems require some work and water to keep your lawn or garden looking lush and luxuriant green all year long. With a smart sprinkler controller, you can achieve this while minimizing waste; a huge plus if you live in areas prone to drought or if you care about sustainability.

Joy Okumoko 7 days

Belkin Gives Up on Matter, Locking Its Thread Devices Into HomeKit

The Matter protocol promises to make all smart home devices interoperable, regardless of their branding. But after a messy and confusing launch, the excitement for Matter has slowed a bit. And now, Belkin is pausing Matter development for its Wemo-branded products.

Andrew Heinzman 9 days

The Best Gadgets to Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze

Temperatures are starting to rise and flowers are blooming, which can only mean one thing; it’s time for spring cleaning. If you have been dreading a deep clean, you can breathe a sigh of relief because it doesn’t have to be an exhausting chore. There are plenty of cleaning gadgets that can simplify this task.

Shannon Flynn 9 days

A Hacker Group Claims it Stole Ring Data

Ring, the Amazon-owned security camera company, is no stranger to security problems. Unfortunately, things could be about to get worse as a big ransomware group claims it breached Ring’s systems and is now threatening to release all the data.

Cory Gunther 10 days

Peloton Guide Review: Strength Training in Your Living Room

It’s about time! After years of offering strength training courses, Peloton has its very own muscle-targeted hardware in the form of the Peloton Guide. Easy to set up and very intuitive, after a little tweaking, you’ll be lifting dumbbells like a pro in no time.

Michael Bizzaco 10 days

Tesla Opens Powerwall Orders to Non-Solar Customers

For the last two years, Tesla has restricted the sale of its home battery, Powerwall, to customers who also bought a home rooftop solar power system. This week, the company is removing that condition and allowing anyone in the United States to buy one.

Danny Chadwick 12 days

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Aqara’s Powerful Doorbell Facial Recognition Skips the Cloud

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Ecovacs Deebot N10 Plus Review: An Alright Apprentice for Your Upright Vac

Ecovacs’ New Robot Vacuums Are Tailored for Every Home

The Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers

Belkin Gives Up on Matter, Locking Its Thread Devices Into HomeKit

The Best Gadgets to Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze

A Hacker Group Claims it Stole Ring Data

Peloton Guide Review: Strength Training in Your Living Room

Tesla Opens Powerwall Orders to Non-Solar Customers

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