Smart Home

Upgrade Your TV for Football Season with TCL’s Big Screen Deals and NFL Season of More Giveaway!

Football season is here, and it’s the perfect time to upgrade your home entertainment setup with an incredible TCL TV. Whether you’re looking for a massive screen to bring every play to life or a smaller set for an extra room, TCL has something for everyone on sale this week! As the Official TV Partner of the NFL, TCL is also running their NFL Season of More giveaway, offering fans a chance to win big screens, with up to $2.75 million in TVs up for grabs. Ready for more? Let’s dive into the deals and the giveaway!


Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Elite Introduces the Future of Smarter, Faster Wi-Fi with Edge AI Integration

Qualcomm has just revealed a new technology platform that could make your home or business network faster and smarter. With the launch of the Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Elite, they aim to bring artificial intelligence (AI) right into your Wi-Fi setup, opening up a world of possibilities for connected devices. Think of it as Wi-Fi 7 with a brain—designed to handle everything from your internet connection to smart home gadgets while making everything run more efficiently and securely.


Feather River Smart Glass Doors Offer 4 Stylish, Energy-Efficient Upgrade Options with Hubspace Integration

At my former home in San Angelo, we had a lovely, glass-paned front door that made everything light and airy during daylight but lacked privacy after dark. We’d begun to avoid the front living room at night, so I added a privacy shade, but operating it was such a pain that we usually left it down. The Home Depot’s new Feather River Smart Glass Doors offer a better, more modern alternative. Pressing a button or giving a voice command to Alexa or Google Assistant switches the door’s glass from clear to opaque for the perfect balance of light and privacy.


Arlo Secure 5 Provides New Personalized AI-Powered Home Security for Complete Peace of Mind

If you are an Arlo user subscribing to Arlo Secure Plus or Premium plans, you’ll want to know about the brand’s latest smart home offering, Arlo Secure 5. This newest update blends cutting-edge AI with practical, personalized security features. Whether you’re looking to keep an eye on your driveway, ensure your home is secure while you’re away, or simply want to know when a familiar face stops by, Arlo Secure 5 has you covered.



ECOVACS DEEBOT N30 OMNI and N20 Series Offer Smart, Hands-Free Vacuuming and Mopping

If you’re ready to ditch the constant chore of vacuuming and mopping, ECOVACS has something that might change how you clean. The new ECOVACS DEEBOT N30 OMNI and N20 series bring smart tech and powerful cleaning to homes without the hefty price tag you’d expect. Whether you have kids, pets, or just a lot of foot traffic, these robotic vacuums offer solid solutions for keeping your floors spotless without lifting a finger.


The Flame Detector Offers Early Fire Detection, Even Before Smoke Alarms Kick In

Smoke detectors are essential in-home safety devices; strategically placing them throughout your house is essential. But what if there were a home tech device that could bolster a smoke detector’s effectiveness by spotting and notifying you of small flames before they have a chance to become large enough to produce smoke? That’s what the Flame Detector does; it is designed to spot even small flames before they get out of hand and become a disaster.





Baseus Security S1 Pro Is a Solar-Powered Dual Camera System That Offers Reliable Home Protection

The Baseus Security S1 Pro is a new option in home security that merges practicality with smart technology. This might be the solution if you’ve been looking for a way to keep your home secure without constantly worrying about charging your cameras. The Baseus Security S1 Pro is the world’s first solar-powered tracking security camera system, designed to maximize energy efficiency while providing robust surveillance features.


Stay Cool Anywhere with the Morphy Richards Ductless Portable Air Conditioner

Morphy Richards, the UK-based brand well-known for its kitchen appliances, has moved into a new category with its latest innovation: the world’s first ductless portable air conditioner. If you’ve considered buying a traditional portable air conditioner for your space but didn’t have a way to vent hot air out of a window through the required duct, you’ll want to check out the Morphy Richards ductless portable air conditioner, which is about to debut on Kickstarter.



Whynter ARC-1050XPH: A Smart Portable Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, and Heater Combo for Year-Round Comfort

If you rent a space with unreliable (or nonexistent) central heat and air conditioning, you may have considered buying a portable air conditioner because, unlike window units, they are easier to take when your lease ends. Since many portable ACs don’t offer heating, you’d likely also have to invest in a separate space heater. Before going that route, you should check out the Whynter ARC-1050XPH; it’s an all-in-one solution designed to cool, dehumidify, and heat spaces up to 500 square feet. This unit packs a punch in a sleek, modern package that effortlessly blends into any room.



Govee Outdoor Triad Floodlight Review: Durable, 4500-Lumen Smart Lighting That Offers Versatile Customization

Hong Kong-based Govee is a well-established manufacturer of smart home lighting and appliances. Their smart lighting products include gaming lights, TV lights, and wall lights, many of which we have reviewed at Gear Diary. In this review, we look at the Outdoor Triad Floodlight. Although usable for indoor applications, the Govee Outdoor Triad Floodlight features an IP66-rated metal body and IP67-rated control box, making it rugged enough to be used in almost any outdoor environment. I can attest to its weather resistance. I shot sample footage (below) during a fairly strong rainstorm. The floodlight enclosure has a minimalistic look and…



Upgrade Your Viewing Experience with These Massive RokuTV Deals!

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Roku here at Gear Diary. Whether you use a simple streaming stick, a more powerful box, a speaker bar, or a smart television, you want to turn to Roku to power it all. Their ecosystem covers everything you need for your entertainment, and it’s so easy to use that you’ll be up and running in no time. It just so happens that there’s never been a better time to upgrade your television because these RokuTV deals will be available for a limited time.



Sonos Prime Day Deals Offers up to 29% Off on Some of Their Most Popular Speakers

As I’ve shared many times, I am a long-time Sonos fan, and I really enjoy using their audio products. At home, we have at least one of their speakers in each room, their soundbars are connected to our televisions, and their new Roam 2 portable speaker is fantastic. With Sonos Prime Day Deals, you can save up to 29% on some of their most popular speakers.