4 low-cost ways get solar power at home - CNET

No need for big solar panels. These inexpensive solutions give you the benefits of solar energy without a big price tag.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/cheap-solar-energy-at-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a

6 tangle-free ways to store your Christmas lights - CNET

Tired of spending hours detangling Christmas lights from the year before? Use these tricks for storing them for easier use next year.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-store-christmas-lights/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Google Home's 2018 in review: Owning the smart home - CNET

After spending a couple of years putting the pieces in place and catching up to Alexa, 2018 was the year Google unveiled its lofty smart-home ambitions.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/google-homes-2018-in-review-owning-the-smart-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a

HAVEN Connect Lock - CNET

Repel Intruders with an App-Controlled Lock That's 10x Stronger Than a Deadbolt

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/haven-connect-lock-17297/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Wednesday, 26 December 2018

27 tips for your new Google Home speaker - CNET

The essential tips you need for your new Google Home, Google Home Mini and Google Home Max.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/google-home-first-things-to-do/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Tuesday, 25 December 2018

Here's everything that works with Google Home and Home Mini - CNET

With a built-in voice assistant, Google's Home and Home Mini smart speakers can each act as your secretary, music hub and smart-home controller. Here are all the products and services that work with them.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/everything-that-will-work-with-google-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a

8 tips for your new Amazon Echo Show - CNET

The Echo Show is easy to use, but there are a few things you'll want to adjust or customize. Let's take a look.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/amazon-echo-show-tips/#ftag=CADa08b18a

27 tips for your new Google Home speaker - CNET

The essential tips you need for your new Google Home, Google Home Mini and Google Home Max.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/new-google-home-tips/#ftag=CADa08b18a

6 tips for your new Nest Thermostat - CNET

These tips take you beyond the basics so you can get the most out of your new Nest Thermostat.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/tips-for-your-new-nest-thermostat/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Saturday, 22 December 2018

How to set up a smart plug - CNET

Did you get a smart plug as a gift and don't have a clue what do with it? Here's what you need to know.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/new-smart-plug-tips/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Thursday, 20 December 2018

How to replace your dumb deadbolt with a smart lock - CNET

A smart lock is a key piece of the modern smart home. Stacked up against basic deadbolts, they're way more convenient and capable. And many smart locks sport sleek, stunning designs too. So don't settle for an ordinary lock when you could add a smart one to your home.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/install-smart-lock/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Brewie+ review: An effective, if impractical, home brewing bot - CNET

It automates an effective and customizable brewing process, but the Brewie+ is too expensive and tedious to be a good fit for most interested home brewers.

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/brewie-plus-review/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The Minut Point home alarm calls 911 for you - CNET

Minut teams up with personal safety company Noonlight on a professional security monitoring service.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-minut-point-home-alarm-calls-911-for-you/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Here's everything that works with Google Home and Home Mini - CNET

With a built-in voice assistant, Google's Home and Home Mini smart speakers can each act as your secretary, music hub and smart-home controller. Here are all the products and services that work with them.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/everything-that-will-work-with-google-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a

27 tips for your new Google Home speaker - CNET

The essential tips you need for your new Google Home, Google Home Mini and Google Home Max.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/new-google-home-tips/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Amazon Echo Input review: Make any speaker an Alexa speaker for $35 - CNET

Amazon's cheapest Echo device adds Alexa smarts to any speaker with Bluetooth or an aux jack. But is it a better buy than the Dot?

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/amazon-echo-input-review/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Monday, 17 December 2018

These smart plugs are the secret to a seamless smart home - CNET

Small but mighty, these smart plugs add voice control, power monitoring and a handful of conveniences to ordinary devices.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/these-smart-plugs-are-the-secret-to-a-seamless-smart-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a

These smart plugs are the secret to a seamless smart home - CNET

Small but mighty, these smart plugs add voice control, power monitoring and a handful of conveniences to ordinary devices.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/these-smart-plugs-are-the-secret-to-a-seamless-smart-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a

14 tips to make your holiday cooking less chaotic - CNET

Cooking for a crowd? Don't panic. Here's some of our best tips that will make the meal turn out perfectly.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/holiday-cooking-tips/#ftag=CADa08b18a

4 smart ways to deter break-ins - CNET

Fret no more when you leave the house. Use these four tricks to deter break-ins with your smart home.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ways-a-smart-home-can-deter-break-ins-security-diy/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Friday, 14 December 2018

Amazon Echo Input review: Make any speaker an Alexa speaker for $35 - CNET

Amazon's cheapest Echo device adds Alexa smarts to any speaker with Bluetooth or an aux jack. But is it a better buy than the Dot?

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/amazon-echo-input-review/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Thursday, 13 December 2018

Echo Dot, Home Mini, and Philips Hue: The best smart home Christmas gifts for 2018 - CNET

Our top gift picks for anyone on your list who might want a smart speaker, a smart lock or a connected convection oven.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-smart-home-gifts-for-2018/#ftag=CADa08b18a

These smart plugs are the secret to a seamless smart home - CNET

Small but mighty, these smart plugs add voice control, power monitoring and a handful of conveniences to ordinary devices.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/these-smart-plugs-are-the-secret-to-a-seamless-smart-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Smart displays give you new ways to interact with Amazon, Facebook and Google - CNET

Just like smart speakers, you can command these devices with your voice. Even better, they can use their screens to help illustrate their replies.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/smart-displays-give-you-new-ways-to-interact-with-amazon-facebook-and-google/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Unboxing the Nanoleaf Canvas video - CNET

CNET editors unbox the Nanoleaf Canvas. These smart LED light panels are touch- and sound-sensitive. They can be controlled any number of ways: on the panel itself, with an app, Alexa, Google Home, Siri, or IFTT. At one point, the light panels are reacting to the music you are listening to in the video. This is the nine panel starter kit which retails for $248. There are expansion kits and larger kits of these smart LED light panels. Music: Below Zero by Jason Pedder, Ben Ziapour, Simon Anderson

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/unboxing-the-nanoleaf-canvas/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Monday, 10 December 2018

Alexa gets location-based routines and reminders - CNET

In its latest round of feature updates, Amazon invests Alexa with the power of location awareness, expanded timing controls and more.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/alexa-gets-location-based-routines-and-reminders/#ftag=CADa08b18a

15 ways to keep your wine tasty, organized and stored properly - CNET

There's nothing like a relaxing glass of wine after a hard day, but keeping wine fresh, safe and stored properly can be a problem. Here are 15 tips that make everything about that glass of white or red even more enjoyable.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ways-to-keep-your-wine-from-tasting-like-a-musty-basement/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Smart displays give you new ways to interact with Amazon, Facebook and Google - CNET

Just like smart speakers, you can command these devices with your voice. Even better, they can use their screens to help illustrate their replies.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/smart-displays-give-you-new-ways-to-interact-with-amazon-facebook-and-google/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Eight Mars+ review: A smart mattress cover for your most connected night of sleep - CNET

This Wi-Fi-connected mattress tracks your sleep and works with connected lights, thermostats and more so you can customize your sleep routine.

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/eight-mars-plus-review/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Thursday, 6 December 2018

How to use Amazon's Echo Buttons to trigger your Alexa Routines - CNET

Available in a two-pack for $20, Amazon's Bluetooth Echo Buttons are a cheap and easy way to trigger your smart home with a quick tap. Here's how to do it.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-amazons-echo-buttons-to-trigger-your-alexa-routines/#ftag=CADa08b18a

4 ways to stop anyone from stealing your Wi-Fi - CNET

If your network is slow or acting weird, it's possible someone is stealing your signal (and maybe more).

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/wi-fi-security-stealing-wi-fi/#ftag=CADa08b18a

4 ways to stop anyone from stealing your Wi-Fi - CNET

If your network is slow or acting weird, it's possible someone is stealing your signal (and maybe more).

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/wi-fi-security-stealing-wi-fi/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Nanoleaf Canvas decorates your smart home in living color video - CNET

The new, square LED light panels are Nanoleaf's best-looking product to date, and they work with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant -- so are they worth the splurge?

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/nanoleaf-canvas-decorates-your-smart-home-in-living-color/#ftag=CADa08b18a

12 new ways Alexa is becoming even more useful - CNET

Alexa's got a brand new bag. Here are 12 features that will make an old friend feel new again.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/new-things-to-try-with-alexa/#ftag=CADa08b18a

How to get better rest by changing your pillow - CNET

The wrong kind of pillow can wreak havoc on your sleep. Here's how to find one that's just right for you.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-pick-the-perfect-pillow/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The best smart home gifts for 2018 - CNET

Our top gift picks for anyone on your list who might want a smart speaker, a smart lock or a connected convection oven.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-smart-home-gifts-for-2018/#ftag=CADa08b18a

7 tips for your new Google Home speaker - CNET

Got a brand new Google Home speaker? Here are seven of the most important things you should know about it.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/tips-for-your-new-google-home-speaker/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Arlo Ultra security camera brings 4K streaming outside - CNET

Arlo introduces an outdoor security camera with 4K resolution, auto-tracking and a built-in siren.

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/arlo-ultra-preview/#ftag=CADa08b18a

4 ways to stop anyone from stealing your Wi-Fi - CNET

If your network is slow or acting weird, it's possible someone is stealing your signal (and maybe more).

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/wi-fi-security-stealing-wi-fi/#ftag=CADa08b18a