At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsTechnically advanced, great performanceLaser that illuminates and visualizes dustIntegrated crevice nozzleEffective filtrationOur VerdictThe Gen5 Detect a worthy successor to the V15 Detect. The 5th generation Hyperdymium motor is noticeably...

I’m a smart glasses skeptic. Not because the technology is impossible but because I’ve tested several pairs and even dove deep into the category for a two-part mini-documentary a while back. So...

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsClean, understated exterior escutcheon (no keypad)Excellent fingerprnt reader ConsApp crashes on occasion Enormous interior escutcheon Occasional connection failures with the optional Wi-Fi bridge Our VerdictLockly’s Flex Touch offers a...

This morning, my doorbell rang, and I answered it from my thermostat. An image of the FedEx driver appeared on the four-inch touchscreen, and I tapped the microphone icon and told him...

The Nest Learning Thermostat may have grabbed all the headlines when it launched in 2011 and kick-started the current home automation trend. Ex-Apple engineers! Entirely new design for a thermostat! It can...

This week, smart lock maker Level announced a new Wi-Fi bridge for its locks to enable “remote access and integrations with smart home technology platforms,” including Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Welcome to 2015,...

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsLong wireless rangeExtremely simpleIts basic features work well.Hub is very inexpensiveConsExtremely limited feature setSecurity system is easily disabled—just unplug itNo support for camerasSensors are no cheaper than those of...