Tired of blurry pictures from your video doorbell? Blink just launched its first doorbell with 2K video — and it’s only $50

The Blink Doorbell 2K+ is available in wired and battery-powered versions, and US subscribers can get AI-generated video descriptions sent to their phones.

‘Eva Green is not vibing with her surroundings’ — can these smart sensors help me keep my houseplants alive?

Willow will let you know exactly what your houseplants need to grow strong and healthy — if you don’t mind being bossed about by a fern.

The Litter-Robot 4 bundle is back down to its best price of the year
The Litter-Robot 4 bundle is back down to its best price of the year

Scooping cat litter isn’t hard, but scooping after each and every litter box use can get annoying. The Litter-Robot 4 self-cleaning litter box is worth considering, not just because it’s one of the best-performing models, but because its accessory bundle is currently available for $799 ($60 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The last time […]

Blink bumps its budget buzzer to 2K
Blink bumps its budget buzzer to 2K

Amazon-owned Blink has two new video doorbells: the Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+ for $49.99 and the Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ for $69.99 if you already have a sync module; or $79.99 bundled with the required hub. The doorbell cameras join Blink’s 2K camera lineup announced last fall, and also work with Blink’s smart video descriptions, […]

Google Home’s Gemini AI can handle more complicated requests
Google Home’s Gemini AI can handle more complicated requests

Google Home users can now ask Gemini to complete more complex, multi-step tasks and combine multiple tasks in a single command. Google has updated Gemini for Home to Gemini 3.1, which it says will improve the smart home assistant’s ability to interpret and act on requests. The upgrade will also make Gemini for Home better […]

This Google Home update is all about smarter automation

Google Home update expands automation with new triggers, conditions, and actions, allowing smarter control across devices like locks, lights, appliances, and sensors.

Bose turns up the volume on home audio with its sleekest and smartest Lifestyle Collection

Bose’s newest home audio lineup arrives with bold promises: cinematic sound without the clutter, a decade-overdue soundbar redesign, and a speaker small enough for your bookshelf.

SwitchBot’s rechargeable button pusher is on sale for over 20 percent off
SwitchBot’s rechargeable button pusher is on sale for over 20 percent off

If you want to give mom something that helps lighten the load, the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable makes for a great, inexpensive gift. And now through May 10th, you can buy it for around $26.99 ($7 off) from Amazon and SwitchBot (with code FORHER20) as a part of its ongoing Mother’s Day sale, which drops the […]

IKEA’s donut-shaped Varmblixt smart lamp shines candy-colored light anywhere in your home, though the app experience isn’t quite as sweet

This lamp is guaranteed to grab guests’ attention, but if you’re new to smart home tech, you may prefer to skip the app and use its remote control instead.