How to choose a robot vacuum
Considering getting some robot housekeeping help? Shopping for a robot can be intimidating. Here's what to know before you buy a robot vacuum for your home.
How to set up the Echo Pop
The Echo Pop is an affordable smart speaker that offers full support for Amazon Alexa. Here's how to set up your new Echo Pop, along with tips for using it.
How to create a map with Ecovacs robot vacuums
Mapping your home with an Ecovacs robot vacuum is easy, although there's a bit of a trick to getting it to work properly. Here's what you need to know.
Smart lock buying guide
Need to make access to your home easier or more secure? Here's what you need to know about smart locks and how to pick one for your home.
How to turn off Amazon Sidewalk on Ring devices
Amazon Sidewalk is a local networking feature that keeps your Ring devices online in the event of a web outage. Enabled by default, here's how to turn it off.
What to know before you enable Alexa Guard
Compatible Amazon Echo smart speakers and displays can help protect your home with a feature called Alexa Guard. Here are all of the details you need to know.
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra vs. Ecovacs Deebot T10 Omni: which is the better robot vacuum?
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra and Ecovacs Deebot T10 Omni are two popular robot vacuums, but which is best for your home? Here's a closer look to help you decide.
How do robot lawn mowers work?
Robot lawn mowers are one of the most intriguing smart home items available in 2023, but how exactly do they work? Here's what to know before making a purchase.
How to enable Sound Recognition on your HomePod and receive smoke alarm alerts
The HomePod and HomePod mini can now send alerts to your smartphone to let you know when a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm is going off. Here's how it works.
The best air quality monitors
Toxic particles can wreak havoc on your indoor air, but an air quality monitor can alert you to these unseeable pests. Here are our favorite monitors for 2023.
10 tips to make the most of your air purifier
If you're learning how to use a smart air purifier, we have tips and answers to commonly asked questions to help you get the cleanest air at home.
How to fix the Nanoleaf unreachable error
If your Nanoleaf product is showing up as "unreachable," you'll be glad to know there are several ways to fix the issue. Here's a look at what you need to do.
What does the Amazon Echo yellow ring color mean?
Your Echo device has an LED indicator to provide all sorts of useful Alexa information. Let's take a look at what the common yellow ring light means for users!
Most common Amazon Echo Dot problems, and how to fix them
Echo Dots are easy to use and fun to play with, but sometimes they can run into trouble. Here are six of the most common Dot issues and how to fix them.
How to clean a Roborock robot vacuum
While your Roborock robot vacuum can help keep your home clean, it's up to you to maintain the robot itself. Here's how to clean your Roborock robot vacuum.
How do I clean my smart air purifier?
Air purifiers need to be cleaned to keep the filters working and avoid problems with mildew. Here's how to thoroughly clean your smart air purifier, and when.
Do smart plugs really help to cut down energy use?
Smart plugs are a great addition to any smart home, but do these web-connected outlets really help to lower your energy bill? The answer may surprise you.
Is a DIY smart home security system better than a professional one?
Trying to figure out if you should build a DIY smart home security system or opt for a professional one? Here's a closer look at both to help you decide.
Is a robot lawn mower worth it in 2023?
A robot lawn mower will trim your property to perfection in as little as a few hours, but with price points hovering around $1,000 or more, are they worth it?
Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Mount vs. Wyze Cam Pan v3: which is best?
The Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Mount and Wyze Cam Pan v3 can both rotate to cover all corners of your home. But which indoor camera is best? Here's a closer look.
How to use Amazon’s Alexa app on your smartphone
Amazon's Alexa app brings its immensely popular voice search and control features to many Android and iOS phones. We'll show you how to make the most of it.
Is the Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Mount worth it?
Trying to figure out if the Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Mount is worth adding to your smart home? Here's a closer look at the product, along with its competitors.
Blink Mini Indoor Camera vs. Arlo Essential Indoor Cam
The Blink Mini and Arlo Essential Indoor Cam are two of the best indoor cameras. But which one is best? Here's a look at both to help you decide.
How to install the Blink Pan-Tilt Mount
Blink has introduced its new Pan-Tilt Mount for the indoor Mini camera. Here's how to get it set up and working flawlessly.
How to remove a Blink Mini from its stand
Trying to remove the Blink Mini from its stand without damaging any components? It's an easy process, although it requires some muscle. Here's how it works.
Are Blink’s floodlight and solar panel add-ons worth it?
The Blink Outdoor Cam is a versatile camera with a set of accessories that make it even more powerful -- but is the added cost for these accessories worth it?
How to factory reset your Google Nest Hub
Need to troubleshoot or trade in your Google Nest Hub? Factory resetting the device is easy and literally takes less than a minute. Here's how to reset yours.
How to fix an Echo Dot with clock display that isn’t working
If you're trying to fix an Echo Dot with clock display that isn't working or is unresponsive, there are a few things you can try.
How to turn off the alarm on Hatch Restore 2
There are several ways to turn off the alarm on your Hatch Restore 2, such as using the physical button on the device or through a companion app on your phone.
How to use Alexa Together
Alexa Together is a useful suite of Alexa features designed to help you keep tabs on family members remotely. Let's explore the many things the platform can do.
How to reset an Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
If you want to restore your device to its factory settings, here's how to reset the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera and remove it from your Arlo Secure app.
What is Google Home?
Considering making your home smart? Here's what you need to know about adopting the Google Home smart home ecosystem.
Hatch Restore vs. Hatch Restore 2: what has changed?
The Hatch Restore 2 is an upgraded version of the original Hatch Restore, but what exactly has changed? Here's a comparison of the two unique smart alarms.
Do you need a subscription to use Hatch Restore 2?
A premium membership option is available for the Hatch Restore and Hatch Restore 2, but here’s what you need to know before subscribing.