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

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

We took Amazon and Google out of the running (just this once) to see what other great smart home devices are out there.

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Samsung's new SmartTag Plus uses augmented reality to help you find your keys

Samsung's new SmartTag Plus uses augmented reality to help you find your keys

The device will launch globally on April 16.

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7 Google Home commands if you don't want to get up or talk to anyone

7 Google Home commands if you don't want to get up or talk to anyone

From temperature control to alarm settings, your Google Home smart speaker will soon become one of your most-used tools.

Get a pair of smart light bulbs for less than $2 each (Update: Expired)

Get a pair of smart light bulbs for less than $2 each (Update: Expired)

This deal on Gosund multicolor bulbs makes them the next best thing to free.

3 Amazon home deals you shouldn't miss

3 Amazon home deals you shouldn't miss

Save on garage lights, a retractable garden hose and a smart LED light strip. Plus, up to 90% off PC and console games.

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7 Google Home commands if you don't want to get up or talk to anyone

Google is here for the days you want to be lazy.
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Get a 4-pack of Wi-Fi smart plugs for about $11, one of the lowest prices ever

Smarten up your home with these Gosund outlets, which work with both Alexa and Google Home and cost $2.87 each.
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9 great reads from CNET this week

Tech that tracks you in your more private moments, the evolution of virtual reality, Amazon's bout of snark-tweeting and more.
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Alexa routines may feel overwhelming, but these shortcuts make them a breeze

Avoid wading through complex menus and confusing lists to program custom commands on your Amazon Echo devices. Here are the quickest, easiest alternatives.
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The best indoor garden for every type of gardener in 2021

No matter your growing goals, there's a smart garden system to fit your space.
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Wednesday's top deals: $56 mini massage gun, $78 Roku projector, $205 Sony WH-1000XM4

Those top-rated Sony headphones have never been priced this low. Plus, save $47 on a smart humidifier.
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In bed with Google: A new Sleep Sensing feature prompts privacy worries

The search giant already knows what you're doing for much of your waking life.
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Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) vs. Amazon Echo Show 8: Which midsized smart display is best?

Google Assistant and Alexa face off on their respective midsized smart displays.
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Best Nest and Google Assistant devices of 2021

Building a smart home with Google Assistant means plenty of hardware options. Here are our top picks.
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A week with Sleep Sensing on Google's new Nest Hub

What it's really like to have your smart display sensing your snoozes every night.
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