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Govee’s inexpensive TV backlight goes big
A strong bias for bias lighting
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Lenovo Smart Clock 2 review: a good dock with an okay clock
A decent alarm clock on a slightly pointless smart display, it’s the new charging dock that makes this worth considering
Smart Home Reviews
Once a fable, the smart home is now attainable for many. Though, since all homes are different, there’s no one-size-fits-all method for finding the best smart home devices. Our reviews of the latest smart thermostats, smart speakers, and security systems will help you figure out what’s right for you. And as smart assistants, like Amazon’s Alexa and the Google Assistant, grow in capability, we put them to task to see just how helpful they are.
Google’s latest Nest Doorbell and camera are not obvious upgrades
Battery-powered options are great, but prepare to make compromises
Ikea and Sonos picture frame speaker review: wall of sound
The latest Symfonisk collaboration is another attempt to camouflage tech in the home
This inexpensive backlight makes your big TV even more immersive
Incredible value for money
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Amazon Echo Show 5 (second gen) review: small screen, small updates
Amazon’s smallest smart display has gotten the tiniest of refreshes
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 review: Ring’s best doorbell yet
The new top-of-the-line Ring doorbell is expensive but works well
Apple HomePod mini review: playing small ball
Apple’s newest smart speaker is way more affordable but still chasing Amazon and Google
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Amazon Echo (2020) review: music of the sphere
Amazon’s latest Echo brings room tuning and impressive sound quality to the $100 price point
Google Nest Audio review: the sweet spot
Google’s latest smart speaker has good sound and an attractive price
Level Lock review: smarts you can’t see
Surprise! There’s a smart lock in there
Amazon Echo (2019) review: middle child syndrome
Amazon’s latest Echo speaker splits the difference between a high-end smart speaker and an entry-level model
Amazon Echo Dot with clock review: time is on its side
A $59 clock that also comes with a pretty good speaker
