• ZDNet

    Are your smart home devices secure? Some will soon sport this security seal of approval

    There are many cybersecurity issues plaguing smart home devices, from video doorbells that can be easily hacked to a popular security camera brand suffering a consumer privacy scandal. A big deciding factor for smart home users choosing a product is how it can keep their information secure. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) -- the organization behind Matter and Zigbee -- just announced a "Product Security Verified Mark" for IoT devices. Essentially, this mark serves as a seal of approval...

  • Apple-backed Product Security Verified label will confirm smart home devices are secure

    A new Product Security Verified (PSV) label will in future be used to identify smart home devices which meet new industry standards designed to protect against hacking and data breaches. It’s the latest initiative by the industry alliance behind the Matter standard, of which Apple is a member more

    • CNET

    Best Home Security Cameras Without a Subscription for 2024

    Many home security companies are pushy with subscriptions. These cams give you the features we find especially important, without any monthly fees.

  • 11 Dog Breeds Who Are Better Than a Home Security System

    In an age where technology reigns supreme, it’s easy to forget the instincts and abilities that dogs bring to home security. Beyond the warm companionship and unconditional love dogs provide, certain breeds come with innate protective instincts that rival even the most advanced home security systems. These breeds offer a multifaceted approach to safety: they can deter intruders with their presence, alert homeowners to unusual activities, and, if necessary, defend their homes and families. This...

    • CNET

    Best Solar-Powered Home Security Cameras for 2024

    We have tested a wide variety of cameras that can optionally be used with solar panels. These are our favorite outdoor cams that work with solar panels.

  • Best Smart Plugs 2024: Make your home work smarter not harder

    If you want to build a truly automated smart home then smart plugs are a must, and we’ve put the latest to test to find out which ones are truly worth buying. When it comes to building the ideal smart home ecosystem, smart speakers and smart displays are the obvious go-to options, but what about your existing devices? No one should have to throw away their kettle, coffee machine or toaster just because they lack a few modern amenities. Luckily for you, smart plugs can help you to plug the gap...

    • CNET

    Best Smart Home Deals: Save Up to $81 in Amazon's Big Spring Sale

    You can grab some budget-friendly smart home tech during Amazon's Big Spring Sale

  • Best smart thermostat deal: Save $5 on a refurbished Amazon Smart Thermostat at Woot!

    As of March 27, get a refurbished Amazon Smart Thermostat at Woot! for $25. Use a coupon code to get this item for $55 less than purchasing it new.

    • Deals

    Ending Soon: Spruce Up Your Home with These Best-Selling LG Appliances on Sale Now at Best Buy

    Typically, you might buy appliances for your home and use them until they finally give up the ghost many years later. Sure, it might be economically and environmentally sound, but it also leaves you with old, dated stuff that you’ll hate – and it makes your home look old, dated and crappy. LG is one of the country’s most reliable lines of home appliances, and Best Buy has deals on their refrigerators, washers and dryers, ranges, microwaves, dishwashers and more – including their best-selling LG...

  • Diddy home raided: Alleged ‘drug mule’ arrested following Sean Combs’ home raid by Homeland Security

    The rapper claimed federal agents used ‘excessive force’ while searching his homes in LA and Miami

    • CNET

    Best Home Ellipticals in 2024

    Skip the gym and get an effective low-impact workout at home with one of the best elliptical machines available. All picks were tested and reviewed by our experts.

  • The best smart light bulb for 2024

    Whether you want to set the right mood for your next movie night or you just want hands-free control of your home’s lighting, smart light bulbs might be the solution for you. These IoT devices make it easy to customize and change the lighting in your space as much (or as little) as you want. Some of them support millions of colors while others run the spectrum of warm and cool white light. Smart light bulbs are also some of the easiest smart home devices to get started with, with many of them...