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When to use 5G, when to use Wi-Fi 6
5G is a cellular service, and Wi-Fi 6 is a short-range wireless access technology, and each has attributes that make them useful in specific enterprise roles.
Reolink Argus Eco review: This Plain Jane wireless outdoor security camera can run on solar power
Reolink delivers a home security camera with all the essential features at an affordable price and gives you the option of recharging the camera's battery with a solar panel.
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Best home security camera: Keep an eye on the home front
A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.
Sony SRS-XB32 Bluetooth speaker review: Flashy lights, fun, amazing sound—and it's waterproof!
The Sony SRS-XB32 is a fun Bluetooth portable speaker with a nice amount of thump and great overall sound. And its IP67 rating means it's submersible up to three feet.
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Best Bluetooth speakers: Reviews and buying advice
We'll help you find the best wireless speakers for pairing with your smartphone or tablet—whatever your budget, and whatever music floats your boat.
Schlage Encode smart deadbolt review: This Wi-Fi entry lock is a good choice for Key by Amazon subscribers
But the Schlage Encode smart deadbolt also exposes some flaws in Amazon’s broader approach to the smart home.
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Best smart lock for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
You can get three TP-Link smart plugs for just $10 each on B&H Photo today
B&H Photo is selling a three-pack of TP-Link HS100 Wi-Fi smart plugs for $30 today, down from a list price of $51.
Ring Smart Lighting Pathlight starter kit review: Security lighting on the cheap—except for all those batteries
The all-plastic construction has us wondering about longevity, but the price (and the hooks into the broader Ring ecosystem) can’t be beat.
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KEF LSX review: These small but mighty wireless speakers deliver sound quality way above their size class
They're expensive, but you get what you pay for; in this case, exquisite sound in a compact package. And now they support AirPlay 2 as well.
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The best video baby monitors: Keep eyes—and ears—on your bundle of joy
Today's baby monitors are more capable—and more complex—than ever. Here's how to find the right one, so you and your baby can get some sleep.
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Best smart bulbs for your connected home
Today’s smart bulbs are brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right one for your environment remains a challenge.
C by GE Tunable White and Full Color smart bulb reviews: Pretty lights hampered by incomplete software
GE intended these bulbs to be easy to use, but they're just the opposite.
Dragon Touch Babycare Video Monitor review: A high-definition video baby monitor for keeping tabs on your tot
High-quality video, sound detection, temperature monitoring, and activity alerts make this baby monitor one of the better choices for new parents.
Ecobee’s fifth-generation SmartThermostat with voice control is available now
The company says its combination thermostat/Alexa smart speaker will have a more powerful processor and speaker, plus dual-band Wi-Fi.
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Best smart plugs: These gadgets will turn any electrical outlet into a smart socket
With models from Lutron, Wemo, Leviton, iDevices, and others, it can be difficult to know which easy and inexpensive device is best for controlling the lamps and small appliances in your smart home. We’ll help you find the right one.
C by GE Smart Plug review: This smart home gadget disappoints
Adding one to your Wi-Fi network is easy enough, but GE falls short of delivering on its promise of easy integration with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Amazon’s Echo Show 5 could kneecap the Google Nest Hub
Its 5.5-inch display is slightly smaller, but it has a camera and is priced at just $90.
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