Microprocessor controlled devices in the home

August's Wi-Fi Smart Lock is a great smart lock. It retrofits to most standard deadbolts, so you don't have to deal with a complicated installation. The built-in Wi-Fi makes it possible to access and control your smart lock remotely via the Android or iOS app without needing an August Connect module. … [Read more...] about Best Alexa devices for 2021: Ring, Wyze, August and more

Chris Monroe/CNET Ring's Peephole Cam costs $130 and replaces a traditional peephole with a smart doorbell. It's easy to install -- and simple to configure and connect to Wi-Fi in the Ring app. Like other Ring doorbells and security cameras, the Ring Peephole Cam has live streaming and motion alerts out of the box, but you have to pay for the optional Ring Protect cloud service to view a database of saved video clip recordings in the Ring app. Read our Ring Peephole Cam review. … [Read more...] about The best battery-powered home security cameras for 2021

Chris Monroe/CNET The $299 Nest Cam IQ Indoor camera has a lot of the same smarts and features as the Nest Hello speaker. It features HD live streaming, motion alerts, person alerts and access to the Nest Aware service option. Starting at $5 per month, a Nest Aware subscription offers advanced features like facial recognition. Create a database of friends and family and get alerts telling you "Molly" or "Andrew" is at the door. … [Read more...] about The best home security cameras for the year: Wyze, Arlo and more

By swapping ink cartridges for bottled ink, this inkjet printer has a far higher page yield and much lower per page cost. You can clearly see when the ink reservoirs are running low and with Wi-Fi built in and AirPrint compatibility, it’s easy to scan and print using your Apple device and the iOS companion app. It can auto duplex print and includes an automatic document feed and fax facility.  … [Read more...] about Best printer for Mac of 2021: top printers for your Apple device

Still waiting on getting a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/Series S? You can now find a different use for those more readily available next-gen controllers. In a new update available today, Nvidia announced that the latest PlayStation and Xbox controllers are now compatible with its Shield streaming boxes as part of its new version 8.2.2 update.  … [Read more...] about Nvidia Shield gets update to work with PS5’s DualSense, new Xbox controllers