From robot vacuums to video doorbells and pet cameras, these picks make life easier for everyone and are sure to delight tech lovers and newbies alike. And they're all tested by our experts.

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

My adventures of building a smart home on a shoestring budget are taking an interesting turn. It turns out that I don’t need to splurge on costly smart home devices. Thanks to my colleague Adam Conway ...

Many smart home gadgets are expensive–look no further than robot vacuums or robot lawn mowers for a prime example. But building a robust smart home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, many cool ...

Hey Siri, open the window. Minnesota-based manufacturer Marvin has launched a line of smart doors and windows that take the meaning of “smart home” to a whole new level. Marvin Connected Home products ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...