Chris Wedel

The right smart plug can upgrade your daily routine.

We've gathered up the best tricks and tips from CNET's experts to help you optimize your smart home experience.

If you aren't regularly maintaining your robot vacuum, it's likely just pushing dirt around your home.

To find out which is best, we rigorously lab-tested leading models from Neato, iRobot, Electrolux, Eufy, Ecovacs and more.

We tested and reviewed many of the best smart home and home security devices available today. Here’s the best of the best.

We tested the top smart lights on the market, from Wyze to Philips to determine the best ones. Learn more and find the perfect smart light for your home.

These Are the Best Smart Devices for Amazon Alexa in 2024

Looking for a smart display? These have exceptional smart home features and offer value for your money.

We tested a group of popular fire pits from Breeo, Solo Stove, BioLite, Tiki and other brands to find the best of the best.

Building a smart home with Nest and Google Assistant devices means plenty of hardware options. Here's what we recommend.

Power tool brands have created ecosystems of tools that all work with their batteries, and the wrong choice could cost you a lot of money.

I swapped the company's first generation unit for the new one. Here's what I found.

From light to cameras, you really can have a smart home for under $100

Perfect for crisp fall evenings, smokeless fire pits aren't just useful to keep you warm. Here's why you should invest in one for your perfect patio setup.

Give the illusion of activity in your home while you're away and make thieves think twice about stopping by.

Grill out, chill out and don’t let the lawyers bill out because you failed to install adequate outdoor lighting.

Ready to build a smart home run by Siri? These are our top picks for a Siri and HomeKit-controlled abode.

The darkness in your home is harnessing dangers for your toes, but a smart light is your weapon against it.

We tested a group of popular electric lawn mowers to find the best.

Smart plugs can handle a lot for our homes, but they aren't as durable as your home's hardwired outlets.