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Score! This Alexa speaker just dropped to $22 at Amazon — plus get a free smart bulb
By Millie Davis-Williams published
The Echo Pop is the cheapest Alexa speaker made by Amazon, and right now it's even better value. Plus, you get a smart bulb with it free.
![Someone controlling a smart light via their phone](jpg/evwbqnuex2g3qjkmqubhua-320-80.jpg)
3 ways I'm using smart bulbs to make my life a bit easier
By Anthony Spadafora published
There are all kinds of different smart lights but smart bulbs are the cheapest and most versatile.
![WyzeCam v3 with spotlight sitting on wall](jpg/gb8gkbnv5kmcybfcgn8kek-320-80.jpg)
I test security cameras for a living—here's why I trust Wyze Cams in my home
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
These $35 cameras are sharp and support local storage so you don't need a subscription to store video
Here’s how Roomba’s Combo Essential compares to the best cheap robot vacuums
By Hunter Fenollol published
The new Roomba Combo Essential is a $275 robot vacuum and mop stacked with smart features
![Wyze Plug Outdoor attached to holiday lights in a tree](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tSiqCKruwsjzdDyKerzrfH-320-80.jpg)
Best outdoor smart plugs in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Control your outdoor lights via your smartphone, set schedules, and even sync them to other smart home devices.
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3 cheap ways to make your dumb smoke detector smart
By Hunter Fenollol published
These gadgets upgrade your existing smoke and CO detector with smart notifications. You very likely own one of them already. Here's how to get your original detectors connected quickly.
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The best smart home devices in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero last updated
The best smart home devices can raise your home's IQ, from security cameras and Wi-Fi locks to cutting edge light bulbs.
![Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UradSR8HKg4KwAEFFRXFTV-320-80.jpg)
The best Alexa compatible devices in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The best Alexa compatible devices can all be controlled just by saying "Alexa..."
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