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Google Assistant Now Lets You Delay Actions Within Your Routines

Google has spent the last year trying to improve its smart assistant Routines, the single-command shortcuts that trigger multiple changes across your home. Earlier this year, the company announced one-tap My Actions buttons that let you start Routines from the Google Home app. And now, Google is quietly rolling out a Delay Start feature that lets you adjust when specific actions within your Routines start.

Andrew Heinzman 1 month

Google Assistant Adds a Ton of Features for the New School Year

After spending so much time indoors, it may be hard for families to build new routines for the 2021 to 2022 school year. That’s why Google is rolling out a slew of new features for Nest Hub and Google Assistant, including a major update to the popular Family Bell reminder tool.

Andrew Heinzman 2 months

Deal Alert: Save a Few Dollars on Wyze’s Ultra Affordable Cam 3 and Spotlight

Over the past few months, Wyze has released several accessories for its Wyze Cam V3, including a window mount and spotlight. But for those who don’t want to buy the Cam V3 and spotlight separately, Wyze now sells a Wyze Cam Spotlight bundle for $50.

Andrew Heinzman 2 months

The Latest Nest Doorbell and Cam Are Perfect for Renters

After several years of living the wired lifestyle, Nest Cam owners can finally upgrade to battery-powered devices. Google just announced the new Nest Doorbell (Battery) and Nest Cam (Battery) for $180 each. Launching August 28th, these seem like a fantastic option for renters—though Google also plans to drop a 2nd gen wired Nest Cam and the first Nest Cam with Floodlight later this year.

Andrew Heinzman 2 months

Nokia’s New Smart Lighting Products Won’t Confuse Your Family Members

Smart bulbs can transform your home into an exciting, automated wonderland—but only if your family members agree to stop flipping light switches. Nokia’s solution is to skip the smart bulbs entirely. Its new line of Smart Lighting switches add dimming, automation, and voice control to an entire room, and can be flipped on and off by family members without any consequence.

Andrew Heinzman 2 months

All the Wyze Products That Cost More Now (So Far)

In May, Wyze announced that component shortages could lead to sporadic price changes across its catalog. The company has since increased the price of its Video Doorbell, Wyze Cam, and more recently, its Wyze Home Monitoring kit. Now it seems that Wyze has quietly raised the price of its Thermostat, Bulb Color, and several other items.

Andrew Heinzman 4 months

[Update: Statement] An Eufy Security Bug Let Strangers View and Control Each Others’ Camera Feeds

An Eufy security bug gave users complete access to strangers’ accounts, including live video feeds, recordings, camera pan and zoom controls, and private account info. While Eufy claims to have fixed the problem, it suggests that all users unplug and reconnect their camera hardware and log out and back into the Eufy Security app. That’s a bad sign, folks!

Andrew Heinzman 4 months

Limited-Time Deal: Buy a Wyze Lock, Get a Free Keypad

Released in 2020, the Wyze Lock is still one of the most affordable smart locks on the market—but it’s hard to recommend without the $25 Keypad. Now, Wyze is offering a free Keypad with all Wyze Lock purchases, a limited-time deal to help you add a layer of security and convenience to your smart home.

Andrew Heinzman 5 months

Eve’s New HomeKit Smart Plug Uses Thread for Faster Smart Home Commands

Eve Systems just launched its fourth-generation Eve Energy HomeKit smart plug with Thread networking support. With Thread, the latest Eve Energy smart plug can “talk” to other Thread-enabled devices for faster performance, and even extend your network’s range for compatible smart home devices.

Andrew Heinzman 5 months

The 4 Best Desk Lamps with Wireless Chargers Built In

Why let your desk lamp get away with only being a light? Wireless chargers are incredibly convenient and useful, so pairing one with a desk lamp just makes good sense. So let’s look at some great desk lamps that have wireless charging built-in, so you can light up your world and keep your phone charged at the same time.

Eric Schoon 6 months