July 7, 2026
The Eufy E340 includes every AI feature with no subscription, storing footage on 8GB locally. Dual cameras, package view, and what that saves per year.
Amazon's Echo Hub is a wall-mounted 8-inch control panel with Zigbee, Thread and Matter built in. What it does well, and who actually needs one.
Smart locks compared using published test results from Consumer Reports, Forbes and Tom's Guide: the best picks for every door type and budget in 2026.
The Aqara G5 Pro is an outdoor 4MP camera and a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub in one. What reviewers found, and why Apple Home users rate it...
The 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat's biggest redesign yet: larger display, Soli radar and Matter support, plus the price complaint reviewers keep raising.
The Hue Bridge Pro raises capacity to 150 lights and adds Wi-Fi and on-device scene detection. What changed from the old Bridge, and who should upgrade.
New to smart home tech? Learn what Matter and Thread actually mean, how to pick your first hub, and which devices to buy first so nothing becomes obsolete.
What reviewers at Consumer Reports, Tom's Guide and TechRadar found about the Yale Assure Lock 2: the four versions, security ratings, and who it suits.
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