eufy The Anker-owned Eufy lineup of smart cameras is one of the few options available for people who would just rather have locally-stored data instead of putting everything on the cloud. Unfortunately, that cloud-free life might not be all that ...

J.J. Gouin/Shutterstock.com Improperly hooking up your generator can burn your house down or kill line workers. A properly connected generator has safety mechanisms to prevent both outcomes. It might be tempting to hook a generator directly up to your home’s ...

Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek There are a few different ways to play music, podcasts, and other audio on a Google Nest or other Assistant smart speaker. Bluetooth is the least-discoverable option, but it’s an excellent way to play audio ...

Albert Garrido / Shutterstock.com Despite their audio-focused nature, people rarely talk about the actual audio quality of Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, and Apple smart speakers. Which one should you get if you want the best-sounding audio experience? There are a ...

Google Nest If you’re shopping with the intent to expand a friend’s stable of smart home devices or bring a relative’s home into the 21st century, you can’t beat these gifts. A Word on Gifting Smart Home Products Most of ...

Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com Your television and all the devices plugged into it can easily use 30W or more of standby power. Unplugging the TV and devices when you’re not using them can save you over $30 per year. TV sets and all ...

Echelon Smart fitness mirrors are one of those products that imply you mean business when working out. It’s not like having an old exercise bike covered in a pile of laundry and cobwebs. They’re tall and narrow and it would be ...

Benjamin Clapp/Shutterstock.com Nobody wants to spend money on wasted electricity. Here are some simple ways to cut back on the waste around your home and lower your electric bill. Learn About Energy Vampires The easiest way to successfully cut back ...

Eufy Apple introduced the AirTag in 2021 as a small Bluetooth-powered tag for tracking items for $29. Anker has now introduced a tracker compatible with the same Apple “Find My” network, and it might just be better than Apple’s own ...

FotoDuets/Shutterstock.com It’s generally best to skip turning off the water heater and use the vacation mode or lowest setting to avoid problems. If you’re headed out of town for a while, you might be curious if you can turn off ...