If you’re shopping with the intent to expand a friend’s stable of smart home devices or bring a relative’s home into the 21st century, you can’t beat these gifts. A Word on Gifting Smart Home Products Most of our gift guides don’t require a lengthy introduction, but smart home products are slightly different from other tech products like Bluetooth speakers or pair of … [Read more...] about The 25 Best Smart Home Gifts for 2022
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Which Smart Speaker Has the Best Audio Quality?
Despite their audio-focused nature, people rarely talk about the actual audio quality of Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, and Apple smart speakers. Which one should you get if you want the best-sounding audio experience? There are a few smart speakers that focus on audio quality, but the majority are focused more on their virtual assistants and price point. That doesn’t mean … [Read more...] about Which Smart Speaker Has the Best Audio Quality?
Philips Hue Debuts Its First Christmas Tree Smart Lights
One funny quirk of Philips Hue’s “Christmas lights” landing page is that it doesn’t contain any Christmas-specific lighting products. But this discrepancy will be solved on November 15th, when Philips Hue finally launches its first Christmas tree lights. The new Philips Hue Festavia string lights are twenty feet long and contain 250 mini LEDs. They can sync to music, but … [Read more...] about Philips Hue Debuts Its First Christmas Tree Smart Lights
These Smart Fitness Mirrors Can Beat Up Your Other Mirrors
Smart fitness mirrors are one of those products that imply you mean business when working out. It’s not like having an old exercise bike covered in a pile of laundry and cobwebs. They’re tall and narrow and it would be difficult to drape something over them to hide your guilt. Even calling them a mirror feels off. Yes, they all technically still reflect your torso and face … [Read more...] about These Smart Fitness Mirrors Can Beat Up Your Other Mirrors
The Lenovo Smart Clock With Google Assistant Is Now Just $20
Lenovo has made a few different “Smart Clock” models in the past few years, combining the design of an alarm clock with the features of digital assistants. Now you can get one with Google Assistant for just $19.99. The “Lenovo Smart Clock Essential 4″ with Google Assistant,” as it’s called, is a small smart speaker with a 4-inch screen. It has all the features you would … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Smart Clock With Google Assistant Is Now Just $20
The LG Smart Monitor (32SQ780S) doesn’t even need a PC to run apps
LG has announced a 32-inch Smart Monitor product that can download apps, stream games, and more and even has an ergonomic mounting stand built in. Carrying the snappy model number 32SQ780S, this monitor is actually more similar to a TV than you might expect - especially when you see that attached stand. It runs WebOS 22 which means you can download all of your favorite … [Read more...] about The LG Smart Monitor (32SQ780S) doesn’t even need a PC to run apps
How to Mount Your Smart Cameras Without Drilling
If you’re looking to get wall-to-wall (or fence-to-fence) video coverage of your home or yard without drilling holes in everything, we’re here to help. Why Avoid Drilling? Although drilling a secure mount for your smart security cameras is the gold standard for security and stability, we can certainly understand why you might not want to drill holes and sink anchors into your … [Read more...] about How to Mount Your Smart Cameras Without Drilling
Realme Smart TV X review: A good low-budget option
It has been more than two years since Realme started selling televisions in India and in a short span, it has created a kitty of reasonably-priced smart televisions. The key to that is releasing an upgrade to the original product in a good interval of time. Just like in the case of the Realme Smart TV X, which refreshes the first-generation Realme Smart TV. The new Realme Smart … [Read more...] about Realme Smart TV X review: A good low-budget option
How to factory reset a Google Nest speaker or smart display
As good as smart speakers like the Google Nest Audio are, there are going to be times things go wrong. Or a time when you want to safely dispose of them or pass them on to a new owner. In all of these cases, it may well take a factory reset to get to where you need to be. The good news is that it’s not difficult to reset any of Google’s smart speakers or displays. The bad … [Read more...] about How to factory reset a Google Nest speaker or smart display
Xiaomi Smart Speaker IR Control review
The Smart Speaker IR Control is Xiaomi’s latest audio product, at least in the Indian market. It’s a modestly priced device for its category with one interesting new feature; it lets you control devices around your house with just your voice, as long as they work with an IR remote. Design The Xiaomi Smart Speaker is a relatively compact device, measuring 14cm tall and … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Smart Speaker IR Control review