Rachel Cericola

Delight the bird voyeur in your life with a smart feeder that captures close-up videos and photos and can even identify what species visit.

The Ring Alarm is our top-pick home security system because it is high-quality, easy to use, and affordable. These add-on accessories make it even better.

It also said I have a herd of cats and thinks my husband is a child.

It also said I have a herd of cats and thinks my husband is a child.

An in-wall smart outlet replaces a traditional electrical outlet and makes automation a permanent part of your home. Our pick is the Geeni Current+Charge.

A home security system is all about peace of mind. It can alert you to an open door or window, frighten away prowlers, and call for help should you need it.

Skip those pricey big-box Halloween decorations and conjure up these kid-safe front porch scare tactics using devices you may already own.

The smart home isn’t just nifty gadgets: For those who have accessibility challenges, smart devices can be empowering and enable independent living.

Smart-home devices can make it easier for you to help an older loved one age safely and securely in their own home.

Voice-controlled smart speakers make it easy to summon music news, trivia, timers, and more, and to control smart devices, too.

The Google Nest line of smart speakers makes it easy to access music, audio, trivia, and in some cases video, all by voice commands to Google Assistant.

Wi-Fi security cameras can help protect your family and possessions. We’ve reviewed and picked the best models for every area of your home.

A smart doorbell camera allows you to see who’s on the other side of your door—even when you aren’t home—so you can screen for visitors and package deliveries.

Smart strip lights are flexible lengths of controllable LEDs that provide decorative lighting throughout your home. Here are the four sets we recommend.

Smart devices can make any backyard easier to maintain, more functional, and simply more fun.

If you feel guilty about leaving the lights on and the AC set to iceberg, these gadgets make it easy to save energy (and a little money, too).

A smart video doorbell can provide a window into the world outside your door—if you install it correctly.

New homeowners quickly discover that they also have new worries. These smart security devices provide peace of mind whether you’re home or away.

A smart dimmer works like a regular switch but makes it easy to put lights on a schedule, automate them with other devices, and control them remotely.

After years of use, I’ve found that the Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner can keep my rugs, furniture, and even car seats looking new—or at least more sanitary.