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Best smart plugs to buy in 2021

Best smart plugs to buy in 2021

The quick and affordable way to get more out of your smart home platform.

by Molly Price

Best smart speakers for 2021

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

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.

Turn your Amazon Echo Show into a security camera. Here's how

A new Alexa setting recently appeared for some Echo Show smart displays that makes them behave more like traditional security cameras. Read this guide to learn how to set it up.

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 plugs to buy in 2021

by Molly Price

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

Best smart home devices of 2021

by Rich Brown

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

Best gifts to give grandparents for 2021, from smart tech to sentimental

Best gifts for grandparents

by Caroline Roberts

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Need a good laugh? Here's the 55 funniest things to ask Alexa

Bring out Alexa's sense of humor with these fun jokes and trivia facts.

by Katie Teague

Apple unveils new colors for HomePod Mini

During its October 2021 event, Apple added new colors to the HomePod Mini smart speaker, now in five options.

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Apple HomePod Mini gets three new colors

Apple announced three bright new hues for its little smart speaker at its October hardware event.

by Molly Price

The 50 most useful Alexa skills for your Amazon Echo

There are more than 70,000 Alexa skills -- but we've broken-down the best 50 skills for you to try.

by Taylor Martin

ADT vs. Vivint: Which professional home security system is better?

You'd think it would come down to an old dog versus new tricks and, well, you wouldn't be entirely wrong about that.

by Dale Smith

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

Lenovo's nifty Google-powered Smart Clock is back down to $35

This winning bedside companion makes a great holiday gift.

by John Falcone

Put your pantry odds and ends to work in new recipes

From random items to missing ingredients, here's how to make the most of your inventory.

by Molly Price

7 Alexa commands you're probably not using (but should be)

You're probably not using Alexa to its full potential. Change that by using these voice commands.

by Sarah Mitroff

HomePod Mini is now $74 at Walmart (save $25)

Need little Apple orbs in your house? One of the deepest discounts we've ever seen is here.

by CNET staff