As the year winds down, get the scoop on our favorite smart speakers and displays, thermostats, security cameras, video doorbells, lighting systems, and more.
No need for smart hub The Amazon Smart Plug was designed to work exclusively with Amazon’s Alexa, adding voice control to any outlet in your home. It’s very simple to set up — just plug it in an outlet, open the Alexa app in your smartphone, and follow the onscreen instructions....
The Amazon Smart Plug was designed to work exclusively with Amazon’s Alexa, adding voice control to any outlet in your home. It’s very simple to set up — just plug it in an outlet, open the Alexa app in your smartphone, and follow the onscreen instructions. Once it’s up and runn...
If you're looking for the best smart home hub and assistant, CNET has recognized Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa as two of the leading options. Both support thousands of devices, so you're bound to find an option to fit your needs. ...
Best Google Home on a budget (Image credit: Google) 2. Google Nest Mini The best cheap smart home device for Google Home users Specifications Size: 3.7 x 1.7 inches Speakers: 40-millimeter driver Ports: None Wireless: 2.4/6 GHz, Bluetooth Today's Best Deals View at Crutchfield View at Go...
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Belkin WeMo Outlet: While you could buy smart light bulbs and devices to replace all your outdated non-smart devices, turns out there’s a way to bring the smarts to all the devices you already have too –buy buying smart outlets. These outlets connect to your network, and enable you to...
The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home devices, play music and more.
More smart home devices we recommend Our Picks Best smart speaker Amazon Echo (4th gen) $100 at Best Buy View details The other best smart speaker Google Nest Mini $49 at Google Store View details Best smart display for Google Assistant Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) $100 at Google Stor...
For those who want to enter the smart home realm without actually investing in smart devices, a smart plug — which adds a touch of automation to lamps, coffee machines and other everyday devices — is the way to go.