• Prevent Smart Devices From 'Ghosting' You in Your New Home

    If your new home has smart devices you can't control, here's how to take charge and get them working for you.

  • These Switchbot Smart Home Devices Are up to 53% Off Right Now

    The Switchbot brand makes chunky, functional smart home products that are aimed at retrofitting homes. That makes them perfect for renters—you don't have to cut into any walls, ceilings, or floors. While almost all their products are on sale right now, here are the deals I think are really worth grabbing.

  • 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...

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    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

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    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

  • 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.

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    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...

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    Best Deals of the Day: Best Buy, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022, Allbirds, Temu, Blinds.com & More

    Sleep Softly on World Sleep Day With This Works Deep Sleep Spray I don’t know about you, but I’ve been having trouble sleeping since Daylight Savings kicked in. If the Spring forward knocks you for a loop, take 20% off This Works Deep Sleep Spray to save the night on March 15, World Sleep Day. Toss the sleep aid that might make you too drowsy the next day, it only takes a few sprays on a pillow to drift off to dreamland. The blend of lavender, camomile, and vetiver in this sleep spray helps...

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    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.

  • Electronic Devices Seized During Raid of Diddy Homes

    Electronic devices were seized from Diddy’s homes during the raids of his Los Angeles and Miami homes on Monday. According to ABC, Homeland Security executed the raid by order of a Manhattan federal court, seizing devices in an investigation of sex trafficking as a result of civil lawsuits against the music mogul from four women. […] The post Electronic Devices Seized During Raid of Diddy Homes first appeared on The Source.

  • The best vacuum cleaners in 2024 for a tidy home

    We’ve tested leading brands and asked professional cleaning experts for advice to help find the best vacuum cleaner for you