Google Nest has been busy making changes. They stopped making two of their older home devices. The Nest Protect, a smoke and CO alarm, and the Nest x Yale Lock, a smart lock, are no longer in production. These devices haven't seen updates in years. The Nest Protect is from 2015, and the smart lock is from 2018. Other companies are now making similar devices with bett...
Google has decided to stop making two of its smart home devices. This move is part of a bigger shift in the company's focus. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector, a device found in many homes, will no longer be produced. The Nest x Yale smart lock, which was introduced to work with the Nest Secure system, is also being discontinued. The Nest Protect w...
Spring is around the corner, and with it comes the need for efficient watering solutions. One brand stepping up to the plate is Meross, which has been busy adding to its lineup of HomeKit-compatible products. Their latest offering is a smart sprinkler timer, designed to make outdoor watering a breeze. This device is a WiFi-enabled controller for garden irrigation an...
Imagine talking to Alexa like you would a friend, and it actually understands you. That's the big promise of Alexa Plus, the latest update to the popular voice assistant. This isn't just a small tweak; it's a major overhaul that makes Alexa more conversational and context-aware. Alexa Plus is designed to make your smart home life easier. It can handle natura...
Imagine a device that tracks your driveway and your weather. That is what the Onvis Smart Motion Sensor Outdoor is. First, let us talk about its main job: detecting motion. It uses something called Thread technology. This makes it fast and reliable. Its IP66 rating means it can handle rain and dirt. This is good news because most motion sensors worry about getting ...
Looking to spruce up your home with new tech? Now's your chance! Amazon's throwing a massive sale on their popular devices. You could be saving big bucks, with some discounts going up to 61%! This isn't just about getting new gadgets; it's about making your home smarter and more fun. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and see what catches your eye! First, let's t...
AC Future and Italian design firm Pininfarina teamed up to introduce their mini smart homes at CES 2025. These homes, named AI-THu, AI-THt, and AI-THd, offer a modern, sustainable solution for people who might struggle to afford traditional houses. The flagship model, AI-THu, is a 400-square-foot smart home that starts at $98, 000. This modular home comes with built...
You've heard of futuristic homes, but what about mini smart homes? AC Future and Italian design firm Pininfarina brought just that to CES 2025. These aren't just tiny houses; they come packed with features that make them sustainable and high-tech. The flagship model, AI-THu, starts at $98, 000 and is a modest 400 square feet. But don't let the size fool you. This sma...
Imagine having a digital assistant that combines a TV, a smart home controller, and a video calling device all in one. That's exactly what Amazon's Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen) aims to be. With a 15. 6-inch screen, built-in Fire TV, and improved smart home features, it wants to be the center of your connected home. But does it live up to the hype? Let's dive in and see wha...
This year, I've tested a lot of smart tech devices, and a few stood out so much that I just had to keep them. Let's start with the Brisk It smoker. It's not just a smart grill, but a smart smoker that makes cooking a breeze. You pick what you want to cook on your phone, send the recipe to the grill, and it takes care of the rest. It adjusts temperature and smoke leve...