Ring Ring Video Doorbells are a great choice if you want to keep an eye on the coming and goings around your home. To get the most out of your Ring—and make it less annoying—there are some features you should ...

Bits Limited Smart plugs and power strips are great if you need flexibility, routines, and other features. But what if you just want auto-magic power saving, no programming or smart app required? You need one of these power strips. The ...

Amazon Matter is the new connectivity and setup standard that aims to make smart home devices easier to use. Google just rolled out Matter support on its smart speakers and displays, and now Amazon is following suit. Amazon revealed in ...

Amazon So your home’s old doorbell never worked, or you’d like to put a video doorbell on an entrance that was never wired for a doorbell. Here’s what you need to know about using a video doorbell without existing wiring. ...

Gemstone Lights Whether you had a rough time putting up your Christmas lights this year or you’re dreading taking them down after the holiday, there’s a solution to your problems: Permanent Christmas lights. Here’s what you need to know. What ...

MD_Photography / Shutterstock.comSola Unless your landlord agrees to pay for the installation of permanent roof-mounted solar, you’re more likely to get permission for ground based or solar-generator power that can be removed when your lease isn’t renewed. Whether you want ...

NAN2535/Shutterstock.com Unplugging things to save on your electric bill is a great idea, but there are a few things you should always leave plugged in to avoid flooding, mold, and other risks to your health and home’s structure. The Golden ...

Ring/Amazon You installed a new video doorbell, and it won’t charge, complains about low voltage, or dings but doesn’t dong. There’s a good chance your home’s old transformer is to blame. Here’s what you need to know (and what to ...

Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek Matter is the long-awaited connectivity standard that aims to make smart home devices simpler to set up and manage. Google is now updating most of its products to support Matter. The Matter standard officially launched ...

Twinkly Smart Christmas lights are more expensive than both traditional and LED Christmas lights but offer a significant number of features that make them a compelling holiday splurge. They’re so new and niche you may not have even heard of ...