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Light Up Your Black Friday While You Still Can With $101 Off Permanent Outdoor Lights
Picture it: 98-feet of dazzling outdoor smart lights you only have to install once.CNET Smart HomeRead More
Best Smart Home Safes for 2025: We Cracked the Code
Keep valuables even more secure with our favorite smart safes, boasting fingerprint readers, Bluetooth, voice assistant support and other top-line
Best Google Smart-Home Devices in 2025
Google’s smart-home products make for great holiday upgrades, and these CNET favorites are worth every penny.CNET Smart HomeRead More
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From cloud to dashboard: experience the future of infotainment development at CES 2026
This year, we’re excited to show a demo that combines the strengths of both Anbox Cloud and Rightware’s Kanzi, the
This Neat Phillips Hue Accessory Can Control All My Lights and It’s on Sale for $40
Owners of Phillips Hue lights can control all their lights with this tap dial. Snag it on sale at Amazon
Get Huge Black Friday Discounts on MOVA’s Smart Robot Vacuums
Robot vacuums do it all these days, from vacuuming and mopping to home-mapping and self-cleaning. With MOVA’s steep discounts, you
Amazon’s Early Black Friday Sale Takes Up to 60% off Ring Cameras and Doorbells
Early Black Friday deals are available on everything from Ring’s video doorbells to full home security systems.CNET Smart HomeRead More
My Love Affair With Govee Floor Lamps Hasn’t Slowed Down and Amazon Has Them Heavily Discounted This Black Friday
The Floor Lamp 2 From Govee has been my favorite for ages, but now the Uplighter has come to challenge
I Spotted the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro for a Record Low of $700 This Black Friday
This robot vacuum and mop keeps your home spotless and your budget intact.CNET Smart HomeRead More
Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug Drops to $15, Its Best Black Friday Price Yet
Simplify your holiday decorating with this record‑low Black Friday deal on our favorite outdoor smart plug.CNET Smart HomeRead More
Sweep Up the Savings: Black Friday’s Best Robot Vacuum Deals Are Here
From premium picks to budget buys, these holiday season robot vacuum deals are here to tidy up.CNET Smart HomeRead More
How Much Money Can You Save by Switching Your Lightbulbs to LEDs?
We did the research and math to find out just how much cash LEDs net you each year, and it
Here’s How Long It Takes to Thaw a Frozen Turkey (It’s Longer Than You Think)
Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Avoid a frozen bird on Thanksgiving and read this guide to defrosting turkey safely.CNET
Robots With Day Jobs: Why Teleoperated Humanoids Might Be Exactly What the Labor Market Needs
The idea of a human-controlled robot in your home might sound weird at first, but perhaps it’s not all that
Clean Up on Robot Vacuum Deals That Slash Hundreds Off Top Brands This Black Friday
Pick up one of our favorite robot vacuums at a great price today, and let manual floor cleaning become a
This Smart Display Is the Best Add-On My Kitchen Has Ever Had
The newest Echo Show from Amazon gets nearly everything right about what a home smart display should be.CNET Smart HomeRead
5 Tech Tricks That Make My Thanksgiving as Easy as Pumpkin Pie
While you’re busy creating family moments, this simple home technology helps you save time and sanity.CNET Smart HomeRead More
Smart Home Gift Buying Guide 2025: Best Home Upgrades for Your Loved Ones
With subscription fees and privacy issues, what smart home devices make great gifts? Here’s what I recommend.CNET Smart HomeRead More
Hurry and You Can Save Up to 64% on Philips Hue Smart Lights
Whether you’re looking for an outdoor lighting strip or want some smart bulbs for indoors, there’s a lot you can
Score 50% Off This MyQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad for Black Friday
This smart garage door keypad can now be yours for just $40.CNET Smart HomeRead More
Let a Robot Do Your Chores: The Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro Window Cleaner Is $44% Off This Black Friday
Effortless window cleaning is $219 cheaper. Get the Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro window cleaning robot now.CNET Smart HomeRead More
Aviation watchdog says organized drone attacks will shut UK airports ‘sooner or later’
Skies are open for mischief as hard-to-trace drones and fast-moving cyber raids promise new wave of disruption Britain’s aviation watchdog
Score a Pair of Blink Mini 2 Security Cameras for a Record Low $28 Ahead of Black Friday
At just $14 each, you can step up your home security game without breaking the bank.CNET Smart HomeRead More
Our 8 Best Security Picks if You’re Living Solo
Those living alone don’t need to worry — the right security gadgets can be a significant help in feeling safe.CNET