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Save time

From doing the chores for you to keeping your hands free for other tasks, these smart home gadgets are our favorites when it comes to putting time back into your day.

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Save money

Investing in a more connected home could repay you in the long run. Here are some of the best examples.

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Stay safe

Yes, shopping for the best home security system can be a confusing headache. Fortunately, we've done a lot of the legwork for you.

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These are our 11 favorite gifts for Father's Day in 2019

A dozen surefire ways to say "thanks" to your old man.

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How to make the best cold brew coffee

Whipping up quality cold-brew coffee is easy and delicious -- and saves you money.

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Lutron and Philips Hue just solved smart lighting's biggest headache

Finally -- your dumb light switches are no longer your smart bulbs' worst enemy.

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Security camera showdown: Nest Cam IQ Outdoor vs. Arlo Ultra

Two high-end outdoor home security cameras go head to head.

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Best LED Light Bulbs

Philips' standard 60W equivalent LED won't change colors, but it's still a very solid choice for home lighting.

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Best Home Security Devices

With a new and improved design at no additional cost, the newest version of SimpliSafe's DIY home security system is the best yet, and an outstanding value in its class.

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Best Security Cameras

The $120 Amazon Cloud Cam is a capable indoor security camera at a great price.

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Best Smart Locks

August's Siri-controllable Smart Lock 2.0 is a slam-dunk -- even if you don't care about Apple.

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Best Smart Thermostats

The Ecobee4 has everything you could possibly want from a thermostat, including a built-in Alexa speaker.

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Best Smart Plugs and Switches

With full Alexa and Google Home compatibility, the $35 Belkin WeMo Mini is a great smart-home starter gadget.

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Best Smart Leak Detectors

With a slew of great features and a clever integration solution, D-Link assures its dominance in a flooded market.

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Best Robot Vacuum Cleaners

The Neato Botvac Connected is the best-performing robot vacuum cleaner we've ever tested, and a better buy than the Roomba.

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Featured videos

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The battle for the best outdoor cam: Nest Cam IQ Outdoor vs Arlo Ultra

This CNET Smart Home Showdown pits the 4K Ultra against Nest's facial recognition to see which one is better at watching your front yard.

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Testing gas grills at the CNET Smart Home

We put six grills through their paces with ribs, chicken and burgers so you can pick the best one for you.

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You deleted your Alexa voice recordings, but the text records are still there

From The 3:59 show: Amazon lets you delete voice recordings, but the company still has that data, just not as a sound bite.

 by May 9, 2019

Want to buy an espresso machine? Here's what you need to know

Before you shop for an espresso machine, consider this first.

 by May 5, 2019

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