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Your yard has never felt more secure than with the eufyCam S4 and its intruder tracking

eufy TL;DR The eufyCam S4 and its combo PTZ/wide-angle triple cameras can both identify distant motion and track it close-up. If you want smart AI camera analysis but are concerned about privacy, the eufy AI Core offers a powerful local solution. With radar motion detection, eufy’s new outdoor RGB rope lights add both security and a dash of color to your yard. Keeping an eye your property when you’re away from home can go a long way towards making us feel more secure, but succeeding at that

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Is Apple Coming for Our Homes? All the Rumored Smart Home Products Ahead of This Month's Event

For the past year, reports have made it clear that Apple is planning to release its own line of devices for smart home and home security. The only question is when. With Apple's big "awe-dropping" fall event only days away, it's time to start hoping. On Sept. 9, we'll see the new iPhone 17, a new Apple Watch and probably new AirPods, too. But Apple may also make a surprise announcement about a security camera, smart display and more home tech. Could it be too early for the rumors to come true?

The newest Samsung SmartThings hub ditches Z-Wave

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Aeotec announced its Smart Home Hub 2 at the IFA tech show this week, marking the end of an era. The hub, produced in partnership with Samsung, is the fourth generation to support the SmartThings home automation platform, and the firs

All-New Philips Hue Smart Home Products Apparently Leak on Amazon

Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR as a testing zone for the latest security products to digging into the nuts and bolts of the best data privacy guidelines, Tyler has experience in all aspects of protecting your home and belongings. With a BA in Writing from George Fox and certification in Technic

Gemini Is Going to Invade New Google Home Devices Next Month

It’s not IFA 2025 related, but Google is cooking something up for next month on Oct. 1. In a post on X, the official Made by Google account wrote, “Gemini is coming to Google Home,” suggesting that there’s new AI-powered hardware on the horizon. The post shows what appears to be a new Nest Cam. Likely, the one that Android Headlines leaked last week. The link has since been removed, but the reblogs exist on sites like 9to5Google. Is that you, Gemini? Come in and make yourself at Home 🏠 Sign up

Google Is Bringing Gemini AI to Its Smart Home Lineup, Starting Oct. 1

It increasingly feels like Google's AI assistant is omnipresent across our devices and, starting next month, it could also be in your home. In an X post on Tuesday, the company teased, "Gemini is coming to Google Home" and told us to "Come back October 1." At its Made by Google event in August, the company announced Gemini for Home among a slew of other product announcements, so this has been in the works for a while. Tuesday's X post teaser appears to show an image of a Nest camera, which Go

Google’s best-ever 4K streamer is within $1 of its lowest price

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It’s rare to find a gadget that can handle two totally separate tasks very well, but Google’s TV Streamer 4K pulls it off. The 4K set top box allows you to stream your favorite TV shows and movies, and is also an impressive smart home hub, with support for Matter and a built-in Thread radio. It’s currently on sale for $79.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which is its lowest price since May, and

Google will reveal more Gemini smart home plans and devices on October 1

Google is set to reveal more information about its "Gemini for Home" plans, including new Nest devices designed for the AI assistant, the company announced on X. "Gemini is coming to Google Home," the teaser states, while showing what could be a new Nest camera. That follows the company's Made By Google announcement last month revealing Gemini for Home and its capabilities. Gemini for Home will replace Google Assistant and enable natural language commands plus easier-to use controls. For instan

Google’s Gemini smart home plans are about to make Siri look even dumber

Apple is already under massive fire for falling behind in AI, and Google’s Gemini smart home plans are about to make that a whole lot worse. Not only is Siri lagging dramatically behind generative AI chatbots in smartphone-based tasks, but Google is about to make Apple’s assistant look really dumb when it comes to smart homes … Gemini for Home Google recently announced its Gemini for Home replacement for Google Assistant in smart home devices. Compared to Google Assistant, “Gemini for Home”

Best Smart Home Gyms, as Recommended by a Fitness Expert

What we like about it: The Tempo Studio is a smart home gym that resembles an armoire, meant to blend in with your home. It's an ideal smart home gym to own, whether you're new or experienced with strength training. The Tempo Studio's basic package comes well-equipped with two dumbbell bars, weight collars and five sets of weight plates from 1.25 to 25 pounds. The Tempo Studio is designed to hold all of its equipment neatly, so you won't need to worry about it being spread across your living ro

Google will reveal its Gemini smart home plans (and hardware) next month

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google is overdue an update to its smart home setup, and now we know when it’ll come: October 1st. The company has teased some sort of launch or announcement for that day, promising that “Gemini is coming to Google Home.” The company announced Gemini for Home at last month’s Made by Goog

AI could bring us a smarter home — if we can trust it

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. The holy grail of the smart home is ambient computing — technology that disappears into the background, anticipating your needs without a word or a tap. Lights turn on as you walk in, doors unlock as you approach, coffee brews before you reach the kitchen. This is the proactive home: a space that adapts to its occupants t

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Google sets the date for Gemini’s arrival on your Google Home devices

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini is coming to Google Home devices on October 1. Google previously said that this would be an early access rollout. With Gemini on their Google Home devices, users will be able to ask more complex questions in natural language, ask the AI agent to set up routines, and more. Gemini is finally coming home to your Google Home devices, with Google setting October 1 as the launch date. In a post on X, the company has invited users to sign up for updates,

You Can Now Have Uber Eats Drivers Deliver Your Best Buy Purchases

Tyler Graham Writer Tyler is a writer under CNET's home energy and utilities category. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated from Seton Hall with a bachelor's degree in journalism. For the past seven months, Tyler has attended a White House press conference, participated in energy product testing at CNET's testing labs in Louisville, Kentucky, and written one of CNET Energy's top-performing news articles, on federal solar policy. Not bad for a newbie. When Tyler's not aski

Best Video Doorbells of 2025: Check Who’s at Your Front Door From Anywhere

The app view from a Lorex doorbell on a phone. Lorex/Amazon Does it work with smart home platforms? If so, do the smart features work well together? Nowadays a smart home device is expected to work with at least one major smart home platform. Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit are the main ones you need to look for. Apple support is harder to find but if the rumors are right Apple is due to release its own security camera before long and support should become more common. Note t

Apple @ Work Podcast: Legal Hold solves a key problem with macOS backups

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MagSafe Monday: UAG’s Metropolis Wallet blends Kevlar toughness with everyday utility

MagSafe wallets are probably the category of MagSafe that makes the most sense to me day to day. I am always going to carry a wallet, so might as well kill 2 birds with 1 stone. The UAG Metropolis Wallet is one of the better designed ones I’ve come across from a quality standpoint, so let’s dive into what all it offers. Some of my favorite gear Aqara Smart Lock U50 Upgrade your doors with Apple Home Key and the Aqara U50. MagSafe Monday: Every Monday, Bradley Chambers looks at the latest and g

I’ve tested the best power stations, and these are my favorite ones of 2025

First things first: the Anker F3800 Plus is expensive! It has a retail price of $4,799. It’s a worthwhile investment if you can take advantage of everything it offers, though. The Anker F3800 Plus comes with a hefty 3,840Wh battery capacity. It can literally charge your phone hundreds of times. Of course, you’re not getting this to charge your phone. In my experience, I can run my mini fridge full-time, and occasionally use my air fryer, kettle, and microwave oven a few times a day. At full cha

Unplugging these 7 common household devices easily reduced my electricity bill

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. With costs climbing across the US, energy prices stand out -made worse by record-breaking summer heat and recent waves scorching multiple states. Having endured several of them this season, I'm always searching for ways to cut back on energy use. There are many little things you can do that can shave dollars off your monthly energy bill, and they go beyond s

These 7 smart plug hacks that saved me time, money, and energy (and how I set them up)

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug -- that is, if you can say anything from a few decades ago is primitive. Smart plugs offer greater convenience than The Clapper ever did, letting you control your devices from an app on your phone, your voice, or a schedule. Also: Unplugging these 7 common ho

Best Smart Locks of 2025: Hold the Door

Smart locks are a highly visible part of your home that you'll use just about every day, so it's important to find a reliable pick that meshes well with your smart home. Here are the factors you should be thinking about as you shop. A retrofit smart lock like the August lock will replace the interior of your current lock but not the exterior keyhole or the deadbolt. CNET Full deadbolt or retrofit Most smart locks will replace your existing lock, including the interior thumbturn, the exterior

Leaks Reveal New Google Nest Devices With Upgrades: Gemini, 2K Resolution and More

The Google Nest Doorbell has been my video doorbell of choice, based on its snappy performance, sharp AI detection and free video storage. But its last upgrade, with only minor changes, was back in 2022. A new generation is long overdue in Nest's home security line. That's why I was happy to see reports about a new Nest line that's bringing major updates to products, from indoor/outdoor cams and doorbells to a brand-new smart speaker option. Gemini AI, with its conversational AI and other tric

Apple Reportedly Still Under Pressure to Give UK Government Backdoor iCloud Access

The UK government continues to seek access to Apple's iCloud services, according to a new report, with its request to access people's data seemingly even broader than originally thought. According to a legal filing seen by the Financial Times, the UK Home Office wanted backdoor access to standard iCloud services in addition to those secured with the highest level of encryption. Just last week, President Donald Trump's Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said that the UK and US had

How I completed my ultimate smart home setup with this tablet hub (and why it works)

Eufy Security E10 Smart Display ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy Security E10 Smart Display is available for $200. This smart display shows you the history and current status of your security system and works as a control panel with real-time alerts. The E10 Smart Display only works with Eufy Security devices, so it's not compatible with other security cameras or meant to be a smart home hub. $199.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've had an Eufy Security syst

Eero Pro 7 Review: Smooth Sailing

Amazon’s Eero mesh range is tough to beat for folks seeking a set-and-forget mesh Wi-Fi system for their home. Simplicity, with a side of smart home support, makes the Eero Pro 7 a compelling prospect. It strikes a nice balance in Eero’s Wi-Fi 7 lineup, offering the faster 6-GHz band and better all-around performance than the entry-level Eero 7, while costing far less than the top-of-the-line Max 7. While I experienced teething troubles with systems like the Max 7 when Wi-Fi 7 was new, my time

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Do you really need smart home display hub? I tried one, and it made a big difference

Eufy Security E10 Smart Display ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy Security E10 Smart Display is available for $200. This smart display shows you the history and current status of your security system and works as a control panel with real-time alerts. The E10 Smart Display only works with Eufy Security devices, so it's not compatible with other security cameras or meant to be a smart home hub. $199.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've had an Eufy Security syst

40% Home Depot Promo Codes & Coupons | September 2025

Home Depot goes hard. The company pretty much invented the hardware superstore when it began in 1978, just by being so big. They inflated the neighborhood tool shop into a whole city of lumber, hammers, caulk, power saws, and big rolls of wire. I would know I’m in a Home Depot blindfolded, because of a distinct quality to the air—crisp and particulate, smelling like wood dust and paint and the oiled metal of power tools. The Home Depot smell is buried deep in my childhood, filed somewhere betwee

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I compared a standard Wi-Fi router with a mesh setup - here's which one I recommend

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. With the adoption of remote and hybrid working, having a reliable internet connection at home is imperative -- not just for one device, but for several. If you have a family, maybe even dozens. So what's better, one single access point, or a mesh network spread about the home? The answer depends on how your home and office are set up and what kind of connection you need. Wi-Fi routers are so good these days that a single a

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Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Kwikset is doubling down on open standards and new technologies as it expands its smart lock offerings. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, the company revealed that it will launch its first NFC-powered tap-to-unlock smart lock,

Google may finally launch a new Home speaker after 5 years - here's the clue

Made by Google video with F1 driver Lando Norris interacting with Gemini through an unknown speaker. Google Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google teased an unknown speaker at last week's event. Speaker may pair with Google TV Streamer, more devices due. No announcement yet, first smart speaker since 2020. The 2025 Made by Google event featured some well-known stars and highly anticipated devices, but one moment caught my eye more than others. An