I've tested (and tore down) several network-controllable power switches of late; Belkin’s WeMo and, more recently, TP-Link’s HS100, both Wi-Fi based. Then there's GE's (sold under license by Jasco) ...

Tired of hunting for your TV remote or phone? WowMouse lets you control your smart TV and other Bluetooth devices using just your smartwatch and hand gestures. Compatible with Wear OS and Apple Watch ...

Santa Clara CA-based speech and vision provider Sensory Inc has brought its speech recognition technology to Bluetooth headphones and headsets. The VoiceGenie solution gives hands-free voice control ...

For all their clever tricks, smart speakers spend most of their time playing music, which presents a problem; many models, especially the inexpensive ones, don’t sound great. But there’s an easy fix: ...

There can be a natural gravity towards smart speakers if you’re shopping for home audio in 2022. Voice and casting controls are inherently useful — even Sonos has its own voice assistant, now — and ...

The Google Home will now let you listen to music on your own Bluetooth speakers -- no Chromecast streamer required. Starting Wednesday, you can pair your Google Home with a Bluetooth speaker of your ...

The Philips Hue light bulb lineup is often recognized as the best smart lighting you can buy for your house. But if you're new to the smart home game, there's one catch: you need a hub to set up and ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

The iPhone has long been one of the best smartphones on the market, but it’s not without its caveats. For one, accessing essential controls like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more have always been difficult ...