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1d ago
It’s been a great run, but after four years, the free Paramount+ code streak has come to an end.
For those in the know, Paramount+ has been easy to get for free through a seemingly never-ending supply of coupon codes, which allowed new and returning subscribers alike to subscribe in one-month increments. These codes had been readily available since at least early 2020, back when the service was still called CBS All Access.
All that changed earlier this month, when the last known Paramount+ coupon code (LODGE24) stopped working with no available replacement. I’ve been keeping an eye out for ne ..read more
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1d ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Effective air purification
Stylish design
Comprehensive and useful app
Affordable
Cons
Bulky and heavy
The design may not appeal to everyone
Our Verdict
The Jya Fjord Pro certainly takes up a lot of floor space, and the fact that it can only be rolled sideways is a bit strange. That said, it’s a nicely designed and affordable unit that picks up where its sibling model starts to struggle, i.e. in slightly larger spaces.
Price When Reviewed
$499
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Smartmi
$499
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1d ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Integrated fingerprint reader
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
Broad smart home ecosystem support
Physical back-up key
Cons
Numeric keypad is nearly impossible to see in direct sunlight
Supports Apple HomeKit, but not Apple Home Keys
Our Verdict
The very pretty Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch is plenty smart, and it supports all the major DIY smart home ecosystems—including Apple’s HomeKit. But Apple users will be disappointed to learn it does not support Apple Home Keys, and everyone will be put off when they can’t see its numeric keypad in direct sunlight ..read more
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2d ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Excellent camera with lots of features
Attractive (if enormous) hardware
Huge rechargeable battery
Cons
Sometimes misses events, both motion-based and physical
Fingerprint reader is difficult to work with
Doorbell button isn’t obvious to visitors
Our Verdict
This massive smart lock probably won’t make you a convert of the doorbell-camera-lock combo idea, but it has plenty of positive qualities that could make it worthwhile for some users.
Price When Reviewed
$349.99
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$349.99
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3d ago
SimpliSafe is rolling out a new live guard outdoor protection service to select customers. The company says its new service enhances home security with two layers of protection, integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) with human agents to deter home burglaries and other property crimes.
When a SimpliSafe user’s outdoor camera detects a trespasser or potential intruder, a SimpliSafe agent monitoring the camera’s feed will intervene before the prowler can enter the home, and if warranted, even dispatch police. The live guard outdoor protection operates through SimpliSafe’s existing ar ..read more
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3d ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Sleek and intuitive app
Works with Matter
Up to 1,600 lumens of brightness
Works indoors and outdoors
Cons
Post-acquisition LIFX ecosystem is still rebuilding its portfolio
No vacation mode
Our Verdict
LIFX’s indoor/outdoor flood light delivers on its “SuperColor” branding with bright hues, Matter support, and a plethora of features.
Price When Reviewed
$39.98
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Price
Home Depot
$39.98
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3d ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Large, rechargeable battery
Dual-band Wi-Fi support
Very inexpensive–especially at its sale price
Cons
Questionable build quality
Incomplete logging in the Abode app
Unattractive industrial design
Our Verdict
The Abode Lock is well priced for a Wi-Fi-connected retrofit smart lock that comes with a Bluetooth keypad and fingerprint reader, but first impressions count for a lot, and our initial review unit was missing parts and didn’t work properly.
Price When Reviewed
$129.99, plus shipping (MSRP is $159.99)
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4d ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Dual high-resolution cameras
Pan/tilt motor provides 360- x 120-degree field of view (HxV)
Articulated, dimmable LED panels produce up to 2,000 lumens
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 adapter
Cons
Eufy doesn’t offer a strong home alarm system
Onboard microSD storage limited to 128GB
So-so industrial design
Our Verdict
The Eufy Floodlight Camera E340 is tops in its class, offering simultaneous high-res wide-angle and telephoto cameras mounted to a pan/tilt motor, and dimmable LED light panels that can produce up to 2,000 lumens of white light. Eufy offers numerous oth ..read more
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4d ago
I thought I’d been doing a good job keeping my Roomba clean, carefully pulling clumps of hair off its brushes and wheels and emptying its bin after every cleaning. Little did I know that dust and gunk were building up in places where I wasn’t even looking.
First, consider the metal charging contacts on the Roomba’s base station. When was the last time you gave them a close look—or looked at them at all, for that matter?
I sure hadn’t, but when I did, I saw that instead of being completely silver, one of the two contacts had a rust-colored ring around it, while the other was almost completely ..read more
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1w ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Connects to existing landscape wiring
Extremely bright, with gorgeous colors
Connects to numerous third-party smart home systems
Cons
Very expensive
Extra cabling clutters up the yard and gets in the way
Draws considerable power and requires rethinking the way your lighting system works
Our Verdict
You can add a burst of color to your landscaping with the LIFX SuperColor Spot, but be mindful of all the extra wiring it requires.
Price When Reviewed
$79.97
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Home Depot
$79.97
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