A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's beats included smart home tech, lighting, appliances, broadband and home networking. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural ...

Do smart video doorbells need a chime to work properly? - A chime is often sold separately, since video doorbells use ...

I've been here for more than 10 years. I previously managed the consumer electronics reviews team, and before that I covered mobile, smart home, and wearable technology for PCMag and Gigaom.

Yale Smart Video Doorbell review: a Ring alternative with no cloud storage fee - Yale’s video doorbell records in Full HD to ...

This way, you can keep your older smoke detectors, but still get a notification on your phone if you're away and something's amiss. Apart from that, it's also a great little smart speaker on its own.

January 2025 Smart LED bulbs provide a near-instant way to transform the feel of a room. Screw in a smart bulb (or several) and pair it with an app, and in an instant your TV room has the vibe of ...

Expertise Smart home devices, outdoors gadgets, smartphones, wearables, kid's tech, and some dabbling in 3D printing Credentials Covered the mobile and smart home tech space for the past five ...

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The best smart thermostats we've tested can control your home's heating and cooling with your phone or voice—and might help you save on energy costs. I’ve been working with computers for ages ...

The best smart lights can completely transform your home, whether you fancy a bit of digital redecorating, want to control your lights with your smart speaker, or just want to make your gaming rig ...

Here’s how it works. The best smart plugs make your home more convenient and energy efficient without breaking the bank. Simply plug your existing 'dumb' appliance (like a fan or stick lamp ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Finding the best smartwatch involves a range of factors including price, functionality ...