With football season fast approaching, there’s a decent chance you’ll want to watch more than one game at a time. But this isn’t as easy as it used to be, back when picture-in-picture was a standard ...

Clunky, limited support for third-party devices makes this “universal” remote appropriate only for smart home dwellers who are deep in the SwitchBot ecosystem, while Matter support depends on Apple ...

We’ve always had a soft spot for Amazon’s clock-packing Echo Dot, what with its eye-catching LED display that tells the time and shows the weather. Alas, the Echo Dot with Clock is reportedly ticking ...

I had such high hopes for tvOS 18, the Apple TV software update due out this fall, that I bought a new Apple TV 4K streaming box just to take advantage of it. While tvOS 18 isn’t a major upgrade all ...

Philips’ entrée into the smart lock market only began in earnest late last year, but the company now has no fewer than 14 SKUs in three series. There are six models in the 4000 series, with the ...

For a cable box replacement, the Xumo Stream Box could be better at doing cable things. With the Xumo Stream Box, Comcast and Spectrum are leaving clunky cable boxes behind, with mixed results. This ...

Samsung’s ultra-thin yet feature-packed HW-S800B soundbar cranks out impressively good sound for its size, but you will have to settle for some sonic compromises. If you’re looking for a slim and trim ...

Google TV is a solid streaming platform, but it’s still a few features short of greatness. There’s no easy way to access your full app list, for instance, and you can’t quickly switch between recent ...

In terms of design, the JBL Authentics 500 serves up a cheeky and appealing flirtation with the past. Functionally, it has everything you need for a smooth user experience, and sonically, there’s ...

PlayOn has launched a free version of its DVR for streaming services, and the timing couldn’t be better. PlayOn’s DVR provides an old-school solution, letting users record shows from ad-supported ...

The Ambeo Soundbar Mini doesn’t pump out enough volume to power a full-sized home theater, but it’s a fantastic choice for a small apartment or bedroom. Sennheiser has delivered another quality ...

Hunter Douglas’ PowerView product is our long-time favorite custom-installed smart window shade solution, and this third-generation product is its best ever. The biggest improvement comes in the form ...