Tag Archives: Apple HomeKit

The 6 Best Smart Home Hubs of 2024

Posted on 23 February 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

There are dozens of smart devices—light bulbs, locks, displays, doorbells, security systems, indoor/outdoor cameras, thermostats, appliances, plugs, blinds and shades—that are all vying for a place in your 21st century home. Read the rest of this roundup here at Popular Mechanics’ sister site … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast Twitter, What We Expect at CES 2023, Matter Smart Home Standard

Posted on 23 December 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

I join host Mark Vena and fellow tech journalists Rob Pegoraro and John Quain to discuss the ongoing saga at Twitter, what we expect to see at CES 2023, and details and opinions of the Matter smart home standard. Watch … Continue reading →

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How To Overcome Consumer Smart Home Compatibility/Security Concerns

Posted on 26 October 2019 by Stewart Wolpin

Just how private are voice-activated smart speakers? Just how secure is footage captured by Wi-Fi cameras? Just how compatible – and smart – are smart homeproducts?  These are just a few questions retailers trying to sell fancy new smart home products … Continue reading →

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5 Best Smart Locks for Your Home

Posted on 12 March 2019 by Stewart Wolpin

Smart locks that supplement or replace your front door deadbolt do much more than lock and unlock your door without a key. Most smart locks (and all of the locks on our top picks list) let you receive alerts and … Continue reading →

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