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The best smart plugs in 2024
To find out which smart plug you should invite into your connected home, we tested ten, using Alexa, Siri and the Google Assistant.
The 5 best cordless vacuums for 2024
Cordless vacuums are often lighter and easier to use than standard vacuums. We tested a number of the most popular cordless vacuums today to find the ones that are worth your money.
The best smart LED light bulbs for 2024
Smart LED light bulbs make it easy to customize the lighting in your home as much as you want. These are the best smart light bulbs you can buy right now, plus everything you need to know about how to pick the right one for you.
The best air purifier for 2024
The best way to improve the air quality in your house is by letting in fresh air; when you can't open a window, these air purifiers we tested are the next best thing.
Yale unveils its first retrofit smartlock and keypad
Yale has unveiled its first smart lock and keypad system that can be retrofitted onto most standard deadbolts.
The best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2024
Here's a list of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems you can buy, and advice on how to choose the right one for you.
Dyson enters the US robot vacuum market with the 360 Vis Nav
Dyson's latest robot vacuum, the 360 Vis Nav, is available in the US now for $1,199. Here's everything you need to know about the new robovac, plus how you can order it.
The best robot vacuum for 2024
Robot vacuums are available at many price points today, and some of them can even mop in addition to vacuum. These are the best robot vacuums you can buy today.
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Roomba Combo j9+ review: The ideal robot vacuum and mop
The Roomba Combo j9+ is the ideal robotic vacuum and mop. It can easily suck up dirt while also wiping down your floors, and now it’s smart enough to refill its own water tank.
The best robot vacuums on a budget for 2024
Gone are the days of being forced to spend more than $500 on a robot vacuum. Here are the affordable robot vacuums you can get right now.
The best smart home gadgets for 2024
Creating a smart home from scratch can be a daunting task. These are our favorite smart home devices available today, from smart speakers to robot vacuums to security cameras.
The best smart speakers for 2024
Here's a list of the best smart speakers you can buy -- for every budget -- plus tips and tricks on how to choose the right one for you.
Philips Hue's new outdoor Dymera wall lights beam up and down
Philips Hue is expanding its outdoor smart lighting lineup with a new model called Dymera that beams both up and down, allowing dramatic effects for your home's exterior.
Lockly's Visage smart lock can unlock doors by scanning your face
It will retail for $350 when it launches this summer.
Nanoleaf does smart outdoor lights now
Nanoleaf, the company best known for its modular wall lighting tiles, is now moving on to the outside of your house.
Samsung intros a new interface at CES 2024 that turns its TVs into smart home control hubs
Samsung unveils a software platform that can turn your TV into a control hub for your smart home.
The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2024
Here's a list of the best Wi-Fi extenders you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Mui's whimsical wooden smart home controller hits Kickstarter tomorrow as CES 2024 kicks off
Mui's second-generation wooden smart home controller will be up on Kickstarter on January 8.
Samsung is teaming up with Tesla and Hyundai to offer deeper smart home and EV controls
Samsung is partnering with Tesla and Hyundai to expand SmartThings into the areas of home energy and vehicle/home automation.
IKEA's new smart home sensors focus on safety and avoiding water damage
They're compatible with IKEA's Dirigera Hub.
