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First Look: Philips Hue Wellner lamp with Apple HomeKit [u]Most of the time smartbulbs are sold solo, asking you to use an existing lamp base or buy your own. Philips being a major lighting vendor, they also …
... , which is necessary for the smarthome functions most people are buying ... practically the "gold standard" in smarthome lighting, and the White Ambiance ... -
Apple HomeKit on the way to Netgear's wireless Arlo Pro camera [u]Netgear appears to be adding HomeKit support retroactively to the Arlo Pro, expanding the small number of compatible security cameras on the market -…
... the more popular options for smarthome security, but Netgear's preference ... scenes and automations alongside other smarthome accessories. Logitech's Circle 2 ... -
Review: Philips Hue Wellner lamp with Apple HomeKitIf you're into its style, the Philips Hue Wellner lamp can be a decent way to way to expand an existing Hue setup, but it's not much good to people w…
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Amazon Echo recorded household audio, sent it to random contact [u]An Oregon family's Amazon Echo recorded household audio and sent it to an employee of the family's husband, something Amazon blamed on a rare bug tha…
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Essential Phone maker cancels next smartphone, may put company up for saleEssential, the electronics maker co-founded by Android originator Andy Rubin, is reportedly canceling the development of a follow-up to the Essential…
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Here's 12 of the best Apple-related gifts for Father's DayFathers are often gadget-obsessed, or so the stereotype goes. If you've got that sort of Dad on your list, here's a collection of Apple-themed access…
... Apple HomeKit but several other smarthome standards. You can control them ... with many, many services and smarthome accessories. It's why the ... -
Hands on: Amazon's video-enabled Echo SpotThe Echo Spot is Amazon's second smartspeaker with a built-in screen and occupies a unique space in the Echo ecosystem, especially for people with an…
... people with an assortment of smarthome accessories. In most respects the ... , flash briefings, music playback, and smarthome control. You can also ask ... clock in a well-equipped smarthome. Even if you don't ... -
Review: Amazon's Echo Spot is a cool device, but needs to do more with its screenThe Echo Spot is undeniably a cool product, but without YouTube it's hard to justify over a regular Echo, except for people with security cameras or …
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Hands On: LIFX's Beam wall lighting with Apple HomeKitThe Beam is one of the more unusual smarthome accessories on the market, as much a centerpiece decoration as it is practical lighting. <div align=…
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Review: Netgear's Cable Orbi Kit delivers fast whole-home Wi-FiThe Netgear Cable Orbi is a quality -- if pricey -- all-in-one package, potentially ideal for people looking to escape modem rentals and leap into …
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How to pick which wireless speaker is best for youAs with any other gadget, the term "wireless speaker" is loaded with sometimes confusing categories. AppleInsider breaks them down and talks about ho…
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Review: Elgato's Eve Aqua water controller is for HomeKit diehardsAs the British might say, the Eve Aqua "does what it says on the tin," even if it could stand refinements in some areas. <div align="center"><a hr…
... are as integral to your smarthome setup as HomeKit, you may ... the right track with its smarthome gear, but if it's ... -
Apple peripherals and accessories to keep an eye on for Amazon Prime DayAmazon's annual Prime Day sale is set for July 16, which despite its name will actually run for 36 hours starting at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Historicall…
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Review: LIFX Tile with Apple HomeKit is too rough around the edgesThe Tile looks nice enough on a wall, but has enough flaws that for the price we'd recommend other products -- from LIFX or otherwise -- if you wan…
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Apple purges 'Doorbell' category from HomeKit accessories pageApple has quietly removed the entire "Doorbell" category from its roster of current and future HomeKit accessories, suggesting that once-promised upg…
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Hands on: Lenovo's Google-enabled, iPhone-connected 8-inch Smart DisplayOnce controlled exclusively by Amazon, competition is beginning to accelerate in the smart speaker space. The latest shot across the bow is the first…
... on how many services and smarthome accessories you have. If the ... insane number of options for smarthome accessories and short news briefings ... -
Review: Lenovo's Smart Display can sell iPhone owners on Google AssistantLenovo's product makes a surprisingly solid case for why a smartspeaker should have a touchscreen, moreso than the Amazon Echo Show or Spot. <div …
... version of Android for smarthome gadgets. In particular, the ... how many services and smarthome accessories you have. If ... like iHeartRadio and TuneIn. Smarthome options include things like ... key features. In the smarthome arena, many accessories that ... -
Samsung Galaxy Home will fight smart speakers from Apple, Amazon & GoogleIn addition to revealing the Galaxy Note9, one of Samsung's other product announcements on Thursday was the Galaxy Home, the company's first smartspe…
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Hands on: JBL's iPhone-connected Link 20 Bluetooth speaker with Google AssistantThe JBL Link 20 is one of an early handful of smartspeakers bringing Google Assistant beyond Google Home devices. <div align="center"><img src="ht…
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Hands on: Ring's iPhone-ready, self-running Spotlight Cam SolarAmazon's Ring is omnipresent in smarthome security, and the Spotlight Cam Solar is an attempt to further cement that position among picky iOS and And…
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Review: JBL's Link 20 Bluetooth speaker with Google Assistant nails itThe JBL Link 20 is expensive as Bluetooth speakers go, but an absolute steal in the world of smartspeakers, especially ones with Google Assistant. …
... , and Google Play Music, control smarthome devices, or just ask general ... can for instance control two smarthome accessories in the same sentence ... -
Eve debuts HomeKit-ready Light Strip & Power StripEve Systems on Thursday announced several HomeKit-enabled smarthome accessories, most notably the Eve Light Strip and Eve Power Strip. <div align=…
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Lenovo dives into smarthome gear with new HomeKit-ready accessories, Lenovo Link for iOSFollowing up on the launch of the Smart Display, Lenovo has announced its first trio of Smart Home Essentials accessories, as well as a remote contro…
Following up on the launch of the Smart Display, Lenovo has announced its first trio of Smart Home Essentials accessories, as well as a remote control app for iOS and Android, Lenovo Link. The Smart Plug includes its own surge protection, and is notably ... -
Hands on: JBL's iPhone-connected Link View smart displayThe JBL Link View, shipping mid-September, will be just the second Google Smart Display on the market, enhancing Google Assistant with images, animat…
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Review: JBL's Link View brings a display and high-quality audio to Google AssistantThe Link View may not convert diehard audiophiles or people oppposed to Google, but it sounds pretty damn good and makes for an excellent smarthome c…
... and makes for an excellent smarthome control hub. When we reviewed ... -
Review: Ring's iPhone-connected Spotlight Cam Solar falters without a paid subscriptionRing's Spotlight Cam Solar kit is a decent option for outdoor security -- but hard to recommend to most people unless you can check very specific bo…
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Amazon reveals Echo Link Amp & Sub, updated Echo Dot, Echo Show & Echo PlusIn a Thursday press event Amazon unveiled a slew of new Echo audio gear, most notably stepping into the high-quality space for the first time. <di…
... a 10-inch screen, a smarthome hub, and overhauled sound, including ... temperature sensor. Most notably its smarthome functions will still work when ... -
Google unveils Pixel 3 phone, Pixel Slate tablet & Google Home HubFiring its latest salvos at Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft, Google on Tuesday announced several new devices, led by its Pixel 3 and 3 XL Android smartp…
... dashboard for quicker control of smarthome accessories. Another is Live Albums ... -
Hands on: Harman Kardon's Google-equipped Citation 100 smartspeakerSmartspeakers are not just proliferating rapidly, but becoming de facto in the high-end audio market, led by products like the HomePod, Sonos speaker…
... any compatible music services and smarthome accessories. With or without those ... -
Holiday gift guide 2018: Here are the best gift ideas for iPhone & iPad ownersLooking for the best gift for the iPhone or iPad owner on your shopping list? We're rounding up a list of the top gift ideas that we recommend and li…
... Apple Music and HomeKit-enabled smarthome accessories to get the most ... who want a smartspeaker for smarthome control more than they do ...
