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).
If your home is your happy place and you like your lighting to do more than just illuminate, the Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL might be your new favorite sidekick. This isn’t just a lamp; it’s a portable, rechargeable, full-on sensory experience designed to blend color, music, and atmosphere into one compact, stylish package. Whether you’re throwing a Friday night hangout or winding down after a long day, this smart lamp knows how to set the mood without you lifting more than a finger, or maybe just saying, “Hey Alexa.”
If your idea of mood lighting stops at a basic bulb that turns blue when you’re feeling mellow, you might want to sit down for this. The Philips Hue Play wall washer will pull your lighting game out of the dark ages. With its wide-angle ColorCast projection, surprisingly sleek aluminum design, and seamless integration into the Hue smart ecosystem, this isn’t just another accent light. It’s more like a dynamic visual artist for your walls, responding to your media and mood in real time, looking fabulous while doing it. Prices start at $219.99 for one or $384.99 for a two-pack.
Most air purifiers are either eyesores, space hogs, or all bark with very little clean-air bite. But Blueair’s latest release, the Blue Signature, might just be the exception you’ve been waiting for. Designed to look good and work hard, this compact purifier can tackle large rooms, stubborn smells, and airborne nasties without making you rearrange your life or your furniture. And if you’re someone who spends most of your time in a living room that’s constantly assaulted by cooking odors, pet dander, or whatever is drifting in from that cracked window, this one’s worth a closer look.
If you’ve ever awoken in the middle of the night to your CPAP machine going silent during a blackout or watched your RV fridge go dark on a scorching summer afternoon, BLUETTI has something that will simplify your life. The BLUETTI Apex 300 has officially launched on Indiegogo, and this isn’t just another oversized battery with a few plugs. It’s a power station built to think bigger, like a full-home backup, RV-friendly, off-grid-capable kind of big. The best part? You can start with just one unit and scale up as your power needs grow, with no complete system overhaul required.
Nanoleaf has just dropped two new lighting products that are anything but boring, and they’re doing it while making a serious retail power move. With the debut of the Nanoleaf Rope Light and the Nanoleaf Solar Garden Lights, the company is stretching its smart lighting style both inside and out. And to top it all off, Nanoleaf products are now hitting the shelves at more than 2,500 Walmart locations across the U.S., making it a lot easier for you to get your hands on some affordable home lighting that doesn’t look or feel cheap.
If you’ve ever watched your robot vacuum skid around the edges of a sticky mess or limp over a pile of pet hair like it’s asking for help, you’ll want to keep reading. ECOVACS is back with not one but two new DEEBOTs, the X9 PRO OMNI and T80 OMNI, armed with their signature OZMO Roller Mop technology and a laundry list of genuinely useful features. Think of these as your new cleaning sidekicks that actually know what they’re doing, minus the complaints.
Yale is no stranger to making your front door smarter, but this time they’ve teamed up with ADT to add something that’s been strangely missing from the Z-Wave scene: fingerprint access. Starting today, the new Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave 800 Series will be available for $279.99 on ADT’s site, and it’s coming in hot with a bag full of tricks that go far beyond just locking and unlocking your door.
Ah, spring. The season of budding flowers, longer days, and—let’s be honest—pollen that’s plotting your demise. While you’re stocking up on allergy meds (Costco’s generic versions are basically a public service at this point), it’s also the time of year when everyone starts thinking about sprucing things up, especially outdoors. And by “sprucing up,” we mean making sure your yard isn’t doubling as the neighborhood’s raccoon rave spot or the unofficial shortcut for door-to-door salespeople. If you’re in the mood to reclaim your turf—and make sure your packages aren’t doing a disappearing act—Arlo has a few gadgets worth checking out.
Having the ability to monitor the outside of your home has become an important technology. Having the ability to monitor without the need for any cords or cables is relatively new, and it is done well with the Aosu SolarCam P1 Max. All of the features found in wired cameras are included and easy to use.
It’s spring, and you’ve either paid off your taxes or have a nice little surprise extra in your pocket. Either way, you should celebrate having another year before you have to think about a W2 or whether you can count the number of devices that need charging as dependents. So it’s time to splurge with new Samsung soundbars, Samsung Vision AI TVs, and a bonus credit or frame!
Husqvarna, the brand that helped popularize automated lawnmowers, is back with a standout update to its Automower line—featuring smarter, wire-free mowing with EPOS technology. The Husqvarna Automower iQ Series features Exact Positioning Operating System (EPOS) technology for boundary wire-free operation, which is a game changer for homeowners looking for a more streamlined setup Depending on the model, iQ Series robotic lawnmowers can handle slopes ranging from 25% to 50% at the boundary and 50% to 70% within the mowing area Prices start at $2,999.99.
If your cat is more lion-sized than kitten-small or you’re juggling the daily routines of multiple feline friends, you’ve probably had your fair share of litter box drama. Cramped quarters, constant scooping, weird smells, and let’s not even talk about the “surprise” leaks on your floor. PETLUX clearly got the memo and decided it was time for a serious upgrade. Meet the PETLUX V3—a sleek, spacious, self-cleaning litter box that doesn’t just clean up after your cats but also tidies up a lot of the stress that comes with being a devoted cat parent.
Eufy, Anker Innovations‘ robotic appliance and home security brand, has officially announced their brand new Vision Full-Self Driving automatic lawn mowers, the eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 and E18. Available to order today, the eufy Robot Lawn Mowers utilize cameras to avoid obstacles, identify lawn edges and obstacles, and create paths. You can order yours today at eufy.com and Amazon.