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The Harman brand JBL has joined Google and introduced the Link series, a series of Wi-Fi speakers compatible with Google Assistant. They might be the perfect alternative to the Google Home speaker-assistant. They are integrated with Google Assistant and thanks to their connection with Bluetooth and rechargeable batteries, they can also be used portably if necessary.
Google Home review
Amazon Echo review
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Nowadays, there’s more out there than just the standard smart light bulbs. Nanoleaf is looking at smart homes and lighting from a new angle, and it’s offering modular and personalizable lights capable of giving a touch of color to any room. We’ve stuck (literally) Nanoleaf’s Aurora Smarter Kit and the Aurora Rhythm module to the wall of our labquarium, and below we’ll run you through how it went.
Control your Phillips Hue light bulbs from your wrist
IKEA smart bulbs are not so smart or so cheap
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Currently available at $29 (down from $49), the Google Home Mini speaker is the most affordable way to get Google Assistant in your living room. In our review we give you all the details about its smart capabilities and audio quality.
Google Home Review: bright future, uncertain present
Here’s how Google Home won me over
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After making a splash with their impressive Major II headphones, the iconic guitar amplifier brand aims to take over living rooms everywhere in a literally ‘smart’ way. Part of the Multi-room line of smart speakers, the Stanmore truly delivers a modern take on an analog glory. But can it win the mass appeal it strives for?
Marshall blasts your entire home with multi-room speakers
How to make your home into a smart home
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Nest needs no introduction, especially when talking about home security. We had a chance to test the Nest Cam IQ, a home surveillance camera with facial recognition technology. Here are our experiences with using the device, and the scoop on its benefits over the competition.
Nest Cam Outdoor review: Who’s outside your door?
Turn your home into a Smart Home
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More and more router manufacturers are introducing powerful new devices and systems to ensure reliable Wi-Fi connections for the smart home devices you might already have. AVM is equipping its existing and new hardware with mesh net functionality. Google Wifi is a hit. And even Netgear is now presenting new multi-component solutions like the Orbi RBK40. Here we’ll find out if it’s worth the price tag.
Google Wifi: Here to cover every corner of your home network
Protect your smart home by securing your Wi-Fi network
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Google has been selling its Assistant hardware, Google Home, in the US since November 2016. But can Google still catch up to Amazon, which has already gathered plenty of experience with Alexa? How mature is Google Home in comparison? A one-week review gave me a mixed impression.
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Nest is one of the first companies that comes to mind when talking about smart homes or home automation. Its catalog contains a range of devices including its popular smart thermostats and also a wide range of home security devices. In this article, I take an in-depth look at the Nest Cam smart home security camera. I have had the pleasure of trying out the Nest Cam Outdoor, so read on to see what I thought of it.
4 reasons why you should invest in a smart home
First steps to turn your home into a smart home
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IKEA TRÅDFRI is the Swedish company’s range of affordable smart lighting made available for our smart home. It’s a tempting offer, and it’s obvious that LED light bulbs use less energy and last longer than traditional light bulbs. However, as is often the case, if something looks too good to be true, it usually is. So let’s see if the smart light bulbs from IKEA are really worth it.
Why invest in a smart home? 4 reasons why we think it’s a good idea
First steps for turning your home into a smart home
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Amazon Echo, Amazon’s intelligent speaker and smart home assistant, is already considered by many to be a big step into what the future holds. With this in mind, Amazon has decided to take things up to the next level and insert some sci-fi into our everyday lives – and the die-hard Trekkies are going to love it! Amazon has introduced a new “wake word” for the Echo. All you need to do now is say “Computer.”
Amazon Echo review: your newest family member
2017: the year of the AIs