by dbadmin | Apr 20, 2025 | Features, security camera, Smart Home
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’ve previously explained why I resist getting smart home hardware, but I did clarify that I think security is the exception. Keeping your home protected is one area where the smart home revolution has been a game-changer,...
by dbadmin | Apr 19, 2025 | Reviews, Smart Home
While many would love the idea of owning a pool, I have always tried to avoid it for one main reason: maintenance. I know multiple people with pools, and they all agree that they are a pain to upkeep, not to mention expensive. We can’t think of ways to make them...
by dbadmin | Apr 18, 2025 | Reviews, Smart Home
Everyone loves taking a dip in the pool on a nice summer day, but all that pleasure comes with a cost. That’s why I have never wanted to actually own a pool. They are fantastic, but everyone I know who has one tells me they are also a pain to maintain. However, things...
by dbadmin | Apr 17, 2025 | Reviews, Smart Home
Robotic pool cleaners seem to be all the hype among pool owners these days. It’s an evolving market, but it’s moving quickly. Options are becoming plentiful, and even more affordable alternatives are getting pretty awesome. This one is not for those who want to save,...
by dbadmin | Apr 16, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Home, News, Smart Home
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A teardown of the Google Home app has revealed that Google is bringing several major UI tweaks to the app. Google could make it much easier to set up Matter gadgets thanks to a floating action button. The company could also...
by dbadmin | Apr 9, 2025 | Google Gemini, News, Samsung, Smart Home
Credit: Samsung The much-anticipated Samsung Ballie robot is launching in the US this summer, with Gemini built in. Gemini will let Ballie understand voice, visuals, and sensor data for more natural interactions. Teased initially in 2020, Ballie has evolved into a...
