When we think about smart homes, we tend to focus on the big ideas: automation, security, and devices talking to each other like they’re plotting something. But it’s often the smaller refinements that make a smart home feel genuinely smart, and Philips Hue is leaning into that philosophy with a new feature called Hue SpatialAware.
ECOVACS has made its big reveal at CES, but the bigger story has nothing to do with a trade show floor and everything to do with how far the company is pushing home robotics. This year’s lineup stretches well beyond clean floors, adding a robotic pool cleaner and an emotional companion robot to a portfolio that already covers vacuuming, mopping, lawn care, and window cleaning. The message is clear. ECOVACS wants fewer chores on your list and fewer moments where technology feels like it is making life harder instead of easier.
Having a pool is a great way to stay cool while enjoying the summer, but pools, like pets, require a lot of responsibility, cleaning, and maintenance. You can outsource the work to your kids, or hire a “poolboy,” or you can get everything sparkling and shiny with the smart, powerful, and hands-off Beatbot AquaSense X.
Baseus may not be a household name in the US (yet), but they have a slate of devices to make your tech run smoother, from security cameras to docking stations and portable batteries for all sorts of setups. They’ve got you covered at home and on the go!
If you have to juggle a schedule for more than one person, or just get a handle on what’s going on in your household, you probably have THE CALENDAR. Whether it’s a Google Calendar on your phone, a whiteboard on your fridge, or a bulletin board with your own personal code system, you have something in place to track it all. Cozyla has a better way with their new Calendar+Max concept.
The new Lutron Caséta smart wood blinds are designed for anyone who loves natural light but gets tired of chasing it around the house all day. These blinds promise a more hands-off way to manage sunlight, privacy, and glare while still looking like the kind of real wood window treatments you would expect in a thoughtfully designed home, not a sci-fi movie set.
The Narwal Flow 2 is stepping into the robot vacuum world with enough confidence to make you wonder whether your home has been judging you this whole time. Narwal has spent the past few years quietly refining how a robot should see, think, and behave while cleaning your floors, and the Flow 2 feels like the moment everything clicks into place. If you’ve been waiting for a robot that doesn’t just wander around bumping into chair legs like it’s at a middle school dance, this one deserves a closer look.
No one loves lighting your home like Govee does! Whether it’s lights as art, as an accent, or to brighten up the whole room, they have a slate of new devices to distract you from how very, very dark it is in winter.
There is a particular kind of loyalty reserved for nugget ice, the soft, chewable kind that turns an ordinary drink into something worth savoring. The problem is that most at-home machines either make a racket, struggle to keep up, or quietly disappoint over time. The GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro steps into this very specific frustration with a promise that feels personal: fast nugget ice, steady output, and a noise level that will not make you regret installing it ten feet from the couch.
There’s nothing like the right tech to make home life smarter, simpler, and a little more magical. Our 2025 Holiday Home Tech Gift Guide showcases gadgets that streamline your routines, enhance your space, and bring a touch of futuristic comfort to everyday living. From smart lighting and connected security to powerful cleaning companions and innovative kitchen solutions, every pick seamlessly blends design, intelligence, and practicality. Whether you’re shopping for a tech enthusiast or just someone who loves a good upgrade, these gifts deliver lasting comfort and convenience. Don’t miss our giveaway at the end for an extra reason to celebrate.
Vivint has provided a great ecosystem of home automation and security. They recently announced the Outdoor Camera Pro (Gen 3) and HomeProtect, a premium, professionally monitored security service at a DIY self-monitored price point. These are exciting new additions to their already impressive product offerings and ensure home security continues to improve with their ever-advancing lineup of features and products.
If you’ve been eyeing those big, beautiful QLED TVs that make everything look like a movie, but you’re not ready to drop a month’s rent on one, the TCL T7 Series QLED TV might be your happy middle ground. Designed for people who want cinematic color, smooth motion, and smart features without the sticker shock, this 4K UHD HDR QLED TV lineup delivers big-screen luxury at prices that don’t make your wallet panic.
The air inside your home might look perfectly fine, but looks can be deceiving. The uHoo Caeli Smart Air Quality Monitor, priced at $399, takes all that invisible stuff floating around you — dust, humidity, carbon dioxide, and other microscopic pollutants — and turns it into something you can finally understand and act on. You can’t see the air you breathe, but Caeli helps you see what it’s doing to you.
It’s officially Spooky Season, and Vivint is getting in on the fun with its Halloween-themed doorbell chimes. From October 16th through November 2nd, homeowners can add a touch of frightful festivity to their front doors. Whether you’re welcoming trick-or-treaters, curious neighbors, or the occasional delivery driver, these eerie tones are sure to make an impression—especially the ones that laugh back.
Roku has nailed the modern TV experience. Streaming bundles have become so tangled they feel like cable all over again, but Roku’s clean interface and simple search keep it manageable. Now, Roku is taking things a step further with Philips, and the result makes the hardware as exciting as the software: the Philips Roku TV Featuring Ambilight. Ambilight is Philips’ exclusive lighting technology that extends the action on screen onto the wall behind your TV.
Govee is leaning into our collective desire for cozy, mood-setting vibes with three new star light projectors that make your living room, bedroom, or home office feel like a planetarium—or an underwater retreat. The lineup includes the Govee Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro, the Govee Star Light Projector (Nebula), and the Govee Star Light Projector (Ocean Wave). Whether you’re trying to set the scene for a quiet night in, create a calming environment for sleep, or just enjoy an out-of-this-world visual upgrade, Govee has a projector for you.
The Owlet Dream Sight camera and the third-generation Dream Duo 3 bundle are both designed to ease parenting stress with smart features and a modern look. Dream Sight offers crisp 2K video, cry detection, and room temperature and humidity tracking. Pair it with the FDA-cleared Dream Sock to add pulse rate and oxygen monitoring, creating a more complete view of your baby’s well-being. Instead of simply showing you whether your baby is asleep, Owlet Dream Sight provides peace of mind and helps you feel calmer, more rested, and more confident, even during those unpredictable overnight hours.
Smart lighting is no longer just about flipping a switch or setting a timer. At IFA 2025, Govee rolled out a fresh lineup of lighting gear that blurs the line between practical home lighting and mood-shaping ambiance. From a TV backlight that actually watches what’s on your screen to outdoor lights that could make your house the most talked-about one on the block, Govee is clearly betting that you want your lighting to be more than just functional.
If your idea of home security is a dim, jittery camera feed and a floodlight that flickers on for every passing moth, it might be time for an upgrade. The new Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi aims to eliminate that kind of guesswork in surveillance. With dual 4K lenses, smart floodlights that adapt to their surroundings, and the ability to understand human language for video searches, this camera isn’t just watching your property, it’s paying attention. And with a starting price of $219.99, it’s not trying to empty your bank account just to do its job.
Most people treat corners as wasted space, perfect for dust bunnies to host their biannual gatherings. The new Govee smart floor lamp series, which includes the Uplighter, Tree, and Torchiere models, may just change that for the better. These aren’t just upright sticks with bulbs; each lamp is designed to add ambiance, practical illumination, and a subtle dose of flair to corners you’ve probably ignored for years. Whether you want calming moonlit ripples, sculptural lighting for your plants, or colorful ceiling effects for movie nights, Govee’s lamps are here to turn those shadowy nooks into spaces worth admiring.
There’s something undeniably satisfying about snipping off a fresh leaf of basil or harvesting a head of lettuce you grew yourself, without dirt, without a garden plot, and without the guilt of another plastic clamshell from the store. Enter the Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden, a fog-based growing system that makes year-round gardening almost as simple as pushing a button. After spending weeks growing with it, I have a lot of thoughts. So, is the Plantaform worth inviting into your home, or wherever you keep your indoor jungle ambitions? Let’s dig in (figuratively, of course; there’s no actual dirt involved).