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Best smart home devices of 2021

Best smart home devices of 2021

There's no place like (a smart) home. Here's our picks of the best gadgets of the year that will have your home working smarter, not harder.

by Rich Brown

Amazon Echo essentials: 34 useful tips to get the most from Alexa

Amazon Echo essentials: 34 useful tips to get the most from Alexa

Don't forget about these convenient Alexa features.

by Taylor Martin

Best smart speakers for 2021

These are our picks for the best smart speakers you can buy for Google Assistant, Siri and Alexa's help around the house.

The best Alexa devices of 2021

The Alexa landscape is vast and overwhelming, so here's a simple breakdown of the top Alexa devices to buy today.

DIY scratched screen repair: Magic and myths

Scratched your screen? Don't worry. There are a few DIY ways to make your screen look better in a snap. There are also a few tricks you should avoid.

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Best smart home devices to buy in 2021

Best smart home devices of 2021

by Rich Brown

Best smart speaker for 2021

Best smart speakers for 2021

by Andrew Gebhart

Best Alexa devices to buy in 2021

The best Alexa devices of 2021

by David Priest

The best cheap Alexa devices to buy in 2021

by David Priest

Best smart plugs to buy in 2021

by Molly Price

Which smart home gadget should you buy first?

by Ry Crist

4 outdoor smart plugs to bring your backyard online

by Molly Price

Luna, a Ring camera drone, new Alexa features: Everything Amazon announced during the fall

by CNET staff

Best smart home gifts of 2021

The best smart home gifts of 2020

by David Priest

Best kitchen tools for weight loss management during coronavirus

by David Priest

Best smart home products for 2021 that aren't made by Amazon or Google

by Megan Wollerton

The best rubs you can buy for grilled steak, chicken, pork and fish

by Chowhound Staff

The best smart home gifts of 2019: Nest Mini, Echo Show 8, Botvac D7

Nest Mini, Echo Show 8 and other excellent smart home gifts for 2019

by Rich Brown

America is running out of frozen pizza. Here's where you can order some

by Chowhound Staff

The best indoor garden for every type of gardener in 2021

by David Watsky

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The secret to better burgers? A clean grill

We show you the right way to safely clean your grill.

by Brian Bennett

Best smart speakers for 2021

These are our picks for the best smart speakers you can buy for help around the house from Google Assistant, Siri and Alexa.

by Andrew Gebhart

How to get a smarter kitchen without buying new appliances

Fridges and ovens are smarter than ever, but you can still have a smart kitchen without spending big bucks.

by Molly Price

Best cheap white elephant and Secret Santa gift exchange presents you won't be ashamed to give

Win at your next gift exchange with these affordable presents under $20 that your colleagues and friends will actually like and use.

by Robin Mosley

Save $200 on a supercharged Blendtec blender bundle

The elite 10-speed blender comes with two jars, three lids and a spatula for just $250.

by David Watsky

Best smart home devices of 2021

There's no place like (a smart) home.

by Rich Brown

The best cheap Alexa devices to buy in 2021

Get all of the perks of Alexa -- just without breaking the bank.

by David Priest

Google moves forward with Matter for smart home developers

As major smart home brands gear up for unification under the Matter protocol, Google is building a suite of tools for smart home developers.

by Molly Price

Save $200 on this Shark robot vac with self-empty base

The biggest discount we've seen on this kit so far.

by CNET staff

4 easy tricks to keep your plants watered while away

Headed out of town for the holidays? These easy methods will keep your home's flora alive and healthy.

by Sarah Mitroff