Do Smart Homes Need More Innovation, Or Just More Common Sense?
Yanko Design’s Design Mindset continues to spotlight the thinkers, makers, and brands shaping the future of design. Now in Episode 23, the weekly podcast turns…
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SwitchBot Lock Vision Series Review: Face ID for Your Front Door
You walk up to your front door with both hands full of groceries. You don’t stop. You don’t shift bags to free a thumb for…
SwitchBot Prime Day 2026: Smart Upgrades, No Installation, Up to 50% Off
Smart home products have come a long way from the days when “home automation” meant complicated setups only tech enthusiasts could manage. The best ones…
The Smart Home Trend of 2026 Is Surprisingly “Emotional Intelligence”
Trade shows usually reward the loudest promise in the room. Faster. Smarter. Smaller. Cheaper. Shenzhen’s Global Connect Show had plenty of that, but one image…
A Rolling Home Robot That Recognizes Faces and Detects Falls for $549
Smart home devices have gotten remarkably good at answering questions and playing music, but they’ve always had one big limitation: they stay put. A speaker…
27-Inch Digital Wall Calendar Shows Schedules, Then Switches to Photos
Shared calendars scatter across phones, sticky notes live on the fridge, and whiteboards never quite get updated. Most attempts to centralize family logistics involve smart…
A $999 Piece of Wood Just Became the Smartest Thing in Your Home
Picture this: you walk into someone’s house and notice what looks like a polished piece of wood mounted on the wall. You’d probably think it’s…
Aqara FP300 Detects You Even When You’re Sitting Perfectly Still
Smart home sensors have gotten pretty good at detecting when you walk into a room, but they’re still terrible at knowing when you’re actually there….
This $66 Video Doorbell Has 6-Month Battery and Scares Off Thieves
Most video doorbells are either a pain to install or stick out awkwardly on your front door. For renters, apartment dwellers, or anyone who wants…
TCL K1 Smart Fingerprint Door Knob Harmonizes Seamless Security and Everyday Design
Door hardware hasn’t changed much over the decades. You’ve got your basic knobs, maybe some fancy lever handles if you’re feeling adventurous, but they all…
How Samsung’s AI Home Eliminates Smart Home Setup Problems for Families
Smart home buyers face the same recurring nightmare. Hours spent connecting devices that refuse to communicate with each other. Apps that crash during critical moments….
Top 10 Smart Home Appliances That Handle The Housework For Busy Professionals
Your morning alarm goes off, and the mental checklist begins: iron that shirt, check security cameras, feed the pets, prep healthy meals, manage the thermostat….