While it has plenty of compelling features, Aqara’s latest retorfit smart lock is a few firmware updates short of being ready for for prime time. Aqara’s smart lock enters its second generation with ...

That the all-new 4 th-generation Nest Learning Thermostat doesn’t look radically different from the very first model that came to market 13 years ago is a testament to the original’s brilliant ...

It’s no surprise that people are spending more time watching YouTube on their TVs. Paid streaming services are becoming more of a hassle, with escalating costs for ad-free viewing, upsells for ...

If you’ve ever watched the photos on your digital camera come alive on your TV or played the music files on your computer over your home theater system, you’ve brushed against the magic of DLNA. This ...

Broadcasters want you to know they’re not out to kill over-the-air DVR. The industry group A3SA, which is in charge of digital rights management (DRM) for ATSC 3.0, released a specification this week ...

For a cable box replacement, the Xumo Stream Box could be better at doing cable things. With the Xumo Stream Box, Comcast and Spectrum are leaving clunky cable boxes behind, with mixed results. This ...

Hunter Douglas’ PowerView product is our long-time favorite custom-installed smart window shade solution, and this third-generation product is its best ever. The biggest improvement comes in the form ...

Tronsmart has made a name for itself with Bluetooth speakers that aim to compete with some of the best-reviewed brands in the industry. The Shenzen, China-based manufacturer has embraced a throwback ...

The Loxx Boxx is a superior smart delivery box that gets almost everything exactly right. It can’t guarantee that your delivery people will use it to prevent porch pirates, but it does make it easy ...

The KestrelMet 6000 isn’t for casual weather observers, but hardcore weather enthusiasts should Consider it the home weather station of choice. Weather enthusiasts take note. There’s a new standard in ...

Even if you’re not ready to cut the cable TV cord, there’s still a simple way to reduce your monthly TV bill. The trick is to use your TV provider’s free streaming apps in place of traditional set-top ...

The Victrola Stream Carbon Wireless turntable is the lowest-cost option for Sonos users who want to add vinyl to their audio setup. The Victrola Stream Onyx arrives at a time when Sonos has released ...