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I'm spending the next two days collecting the very best smart home deals on CR-tested devices! You can see all my picks below, and make sure to check back for more finds: consumerreports.org/money/sa…
#smarthome #PrimeBigDeals
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16 Sep 2024
I don't think this has been reported yet: #iOS18 adds the ability to directly control Matter over Thread smart home devices from iPhones with Thread radios (15 Pro and newer)! No home hub needed, though you will lose out on remote, out-of-home control.
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6 Sep 2024
Trying out some new #smarthome gear for @consumerreports! Let me know if there’s anything in particular you want to know about
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5 Sep 2024
Are you tired of your smart devices getting bricked by manufacturers? Do you wish you knew how long a connected product would stay secure — or operational? @ConsumerReports, @uspirg and more are asking the FTC to create rules around software tethering. advocacy.consumerreports.org…
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3 Sep 2024
I don't post fridge stories often, but this one felt fitting given how many features are packed into Samsung Bespoke fridges. If you're interested in one of these stylish fridges for your kitchen, here's what you need to know: consumerreports.org/applianc…
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16 Jul 2024
Here are my curated picks of the best smart home deals for Prime Day! Rather than throw in every good deal out there, I focused on the devices I personally would recommend or buy myself. Take a look, and happy shopping! #PrimeDay #smarthome
consumerreports.org/money/sa…
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15 Jul 2024
Just in time for Prime Day, I updated my guide to the best video doorbells from @consumerreports tests! Thanks to some new tests and discontinued doorbells, @ArloSmartHome and @ring made it back onto the list. #smarthome
consumerreports.org/home-gar…
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3 Jul 2024
10 years later, LG is copying Samsung's playbook and buying its way into the smart home. theverge.com/2024/7/3/241914…
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2 Jul 2024
I had to the opportunity to talk to @Curious_Kurz at the @washingtonpost about refrigerators, appliance reliability, and smart appliances! Her story is a great read: washingtonpost.com/home/2024…
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Dan Wroclawski retweeted
18 Jun 2024
Finally there’s a DIY method for bridging old smart home gear into Matter!
17 Jun 2024
How to expose any Home Assistant devices as Matter Devices to other controllers (Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Alexa, etc.)
Including DIY devices, Zigbee devices, and anything else not Matter-enabled.
smarthomescene.com/guides/ex…
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Dan Wroclawski retweeted
6 Jun 2024
Wow - #Apple is shipping Thread across iPads and Macs! We designed Thread at #Nest back in 2013. Our very own Grant Erickson lead the dev work & industry partnerships, Isabel Guenette Thornton named it, Matteo Vianello and Colleen Piché designed the logo and Anton Oenning was point on Messaging & MarCom. As @verge @jp2e said about me in her article a couple years back (and yes it remains true!) I’m 'excited about the validation of Thread as a kid at Christmas.' It also reminds me how long deep tech takes for broad adoption. But, when it’s the right thing, it’s the right thing.
There’s a secret smart home radio in your new Mac trib.al/3RpW5tz
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7 Jun 2024
Home security companies love their subscriptions, but consumers don't!
One of our most popular guides covers security cameras without subscriptions, and I recently overhauled it with new picks for indoor cameras, outdoor cameras, and floodlight cameras!
consumerreports.org/home-gar…
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5 Jun 2024
I have 70 smart home devices in my home, but only one set of devices has worked reliably, without fail, for over 4 years: My @Lutron Caseta smart switches.
Personally, I think these are the best smart switches you can buy. Here's why.
consumerreports.org/home-gar…
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30 May 2024
There are many other great doorbell cameras on the market, but people keep buying Ring doorbells in droves.
For my latest story, I decided to help people choose the best Ring doorbell from among the company's eight (yes, eight!) different doorbells. consumerreports.org/home-gar…
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30 May 2024
I'm surprised this didn't exist already, but the Google Home app on Android now has a homescreen widget... theverge.com/2024/5/30/24167…
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30 May 2024
Amazon's AI-powered search for Fire TV, announced last fall, is finally rolling out. I look forward to trying this out! theverge.com/24167294/amazon…
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Dan Wroclawski retweeted
28 May 2024
I may not have an IoT newsletter anymore, but Consumer Reports does let me publish massive posts explaining how the electronic industry could be better and what Spotify owes its customers.
innovation.consumerreports.o…
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22 May 2024
Does Amazon Prime really get you anything other than shipping now? theverge.com/2024/5/22/24162…
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21 May 2024
If you're working on your yard or garden like me, you might want to try a smart hose timer to automate watering and save you some money. Here are my top picks for @consumerreports! consumerreports.org/home-gar…
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