Adam Molina / Android Authority While Google Assistant is regularly expanding its library of voice commands, Amazon Alexa is no slouch, with a wide range
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Record $500 discount on Amazon’s mobile security robot
John Callaham / Android Authority You know the future is here when you can get a robot to patrol your property. It might be the
We asked, you told us: An offline smart home is very tantalizing
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Colleague Calvin Wankhede recently waxed lyrical about his experience creating an offline smart home. This setup means you don’t need
Govee is adding AI to lights with the new AI Lightning Bot on the Sync Box Kit 2
TL;DR The new Govee Sync Box Kit 2 comes with HDMI 2.1 support, supporting up to 8K displays and 4K 120fps gaming. It also comes
How I built a fully offline smart home, and why you should too
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product
The Google Home app is finally on the right path
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority It’s been over seven years since Google pivoted the Chromecast app to become the new Google Home app and,
Can Alexa call 911? How to set up Alexa for emergencies
Amazon wants people to think of Alexa devices as a one-stop-shop for communication. You can make outgoing phone calls on its Echo speakers, and if
IKEA launches three new smart home sensors that anyone can afford
TL;DR IKEA has launched three useful smart home sensors for less than $10. They will be available starting January 2024. The new lineup includes a
Arlo vs Ring: Which offers the best smart home security?
You’ve got a lot of choices when it comes to smart home security these days — there are brands like Eufy, Wyze, Ecobee, Philips Hue,
My Google Nest Cam with Floodlight provides security as well as entertainment
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Shortly after moving into our home on Oahu, my partner and I installed what felt like a lot of security