Articles by Chris Wedel

Video doorbells can let you know when there’s activity at your door. But Nest cameras and doorbells can let you know when a package arrives at your door if you enable it. We’re here to help you get that set up.
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Amazfit has done a great job of carving a niche for itself in the affordable smartwatch category. Its wearables are very capable and cover a wide range of styles. But the Amazfit Falcon enters a newer, more premium arena b…

Some say you can’t use Chrome OS for work. I am writing this on my daily workhorse HP Chromebase All-in-One to say that it is not only possible but also enjoyable. So take advantage of this crazy deal and join the Chrome O…

A lot has changed in the last couple of years in the wearable space. So that means it’s probably time to upgrade that smartwatch or fitness tracker. But don’t buy anything until you’ve checked out the best deals we’ve gath…

Smartwatches and fitness trackers are hot items during the holiday shopping season. But few offer the durability, battery life, and fitness features that Amazfit’s lineup does. With these deals, you can save money and take…

Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, is fast approaching, and it’s expected that some of the most widely discounted products during this time are going to be smart home gadgets. One of the greatest things about all these sales is that it doesn’t matter if you’re looking for some of the best Alexa devices, awesome Google Home-related tech, or even more futuristic smart lights to build out the smart home of your dreams — it’s all going to be on sale. We’ll keep an eye out for the best Black Friday smart home deals as the season progresses and update this list accordingly, so be sure to check back for the latest.

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Black Friday is a fantastic time to pick up smart home devices. So whether you’re just getting started and need an excellent smart speaker to manage your devices, like a …

Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, is fast approaching, and it’s expected that some of the most widely discounted products during this time are going to be smart home gadgets. One of the greatest things about all these sales is that it doesn’t matter if you’re looking for some of the best Alexa devices, awesome Google Home-related tech, or even more futuristic smart lights to build out the smart home of your dreams — it’s all going to be on sale. We’ll keep an eye out for the best Black Friday smart home deals as the season progresses and update this list accordingly, so be sure to check back for the latest.

Jump to Black Friday Smart Home deals

Nest Hub deals
Amazon Echo deals
Smart light deals
Smart plug deals
Smart Speaker deals
Robot vacuum deals
Home security deals

Black Friday is a fantastic time to pick up smart home devices. So whether you’re just getting started and need an excellent smart speaker to manage your devices, like a Nest Hub Max, or yo…

Video calling has been all the rage these past couple of years. Whether it’s because you’re farther than you’d like from your loved ones and want to see their faces or due to situations requiring some responsible social distancing — talking to people through a camera has risen in frequency. Make help your next video call even easier while saving $100 on a pair of Facebook Portals with this awesome deal.

After reading how the Facebook Portal TV saved a socially distanced Thanksgiving last year, I had to get one for myself. It was an excellent purchase to help my aging grandfather to easily talk with friends and family. The ease of use and allowing him to stay in his chair and always be in full view of the camera has been wonderful.

Of course, since the Facebook Portal devices are tied to your Facebook account, all of your friends that use the service are easily accessible from the Portal’s interface. But to make the devices even more useful, you can also use them with some of the be…

Nanoleaf makes some pretty great smart lights that fall into the traditional bulb style, but what really sets its lights apart from the rest of the smart lighting landscape are the panels and most recently announced Nanoleaf Lines. If you’ve ever watched a YouTube video or watched a video game stream and noticed the vibrant, flat light panels on a wall in the background — you know how cool these lights are. Nanoleaf lights are a form of wall art that you hang up to do more than just look good, but getting started with a layout can be tough. Not to worry, we’ve got some great Nanoleaf light layouts to get you started with your new panels.

How to create custom Nanoleaf layouts

Depending on how many panels or Lines you purchase after your initial nine that come in the Smarter Kit, the name for Nanoleafs starter set, there are seemingly endless layout options. Nanoleaf provides a layout tool if you want to try your hand at coming up with your own design. It can be done via a web brow…

Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, is fast approaching, and it’s expected that some of the most widely discounted products during this time are going to be smart home gadgets. One of the greatest things about all these sales is that it doesn’t matter if you’re looking for some of the best Alexa devices, awesome Google Home-related tech, or even more futuristic smart lights to build out the smart home of your dreams — it’s all going to be on sale. We’ll keep an eye out for the best Black Friday smart home deals as the season progresses and update this list accordingly, so be sure to check back for the latest.

Black Friday is a fantastic time to pick up smart home devices. So whether you’re just getting started and need an excellent smart speaker to manage your devices, like a Nest Hub Max, or you could use a super helpful smart plug in your automated home — you’ll be in luck.

While it can be time-consuming and frustrating to keep up with all the different stores…