Finding a good deal on popular smart home gear is always welcome, and right now, there's a solid price drop on one of Google's core Nest products. The versatile Nest Doorbell (Battery) is currently available for a substantial discount, making it a great time to upgrade your front door … [Read more...] about The battery-powered Nest Doorbell is$50 off right now: don’t miss it!
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Why it’s time to replace your busted Chromecast with this $20 Google TV streamer
If you've been battling "untrusted errors" on your 2nd-Gen Chromecast, you're not alone. For over a week now, these frustrating issues have rendered many of these devices completely unusable. While Google has acknowledged the problem and is rolling out a fix, the timeline and potential for lingering … [Read more...] about Why it’s time to replace your busted Chromecast with this $20 Google TV streamer
ADT’s best offer yet: New customers get a free Nest Doorbell & Nest Cam
ADT has just launched a promotion, running until May 7th, that you might want to take advantage of if you've been thinking about a new security system for your home this Spring. This deal offers new customers a unique opportunity to get a wireless Nest Doorbell and a Nest Cam for free. The ADT … [Read more...] about ADT’s best offer yet: New customers get a free Nest Doorbell & Nest Cam
YouTube TV reaches deal to keep Paramount content, avoiding blackout
YouTube TV and Paramount have solidified a long-term agreement, ensuring that popular channels like CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV remain accessible on the platform. This resolution follows a period of tense negotiations that nearly resulted in a blackout of these channels. On … [Read more...] about YouTube TV reaches deal to keep Paramount content, avoiding blackout
YouTube’s largest audience is now on the television
The television has officially become the dominant platform for YouTube consumption in the US. Youtube CEO Neal Mohan wrote in his recent annual letter that viewers are collectively watching over a billion hours of YouTube content on their TVs every single day! This milestone underscores YouTube's … [Read more...] about YouTube’s largest audience is now on the television
YouTube TV Users: Don’t forget to change this setting before streaming sports on your TV
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, and millions are preparing for the big game. More than 200 million viewers tuned in for at least part of last year's Super Bowl, making it one of the most-watched television events of the year. With so many people watching, the potential for spoilers is high, especially … [Read more...] about YouTube TV Users: Don’t forget to change this setting before streaming sports on your TV
The 4th Gen Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale right now and could help lower your energy bill
Google's Nest Learning Thermostat has long been a popular choice for smart thermostats, and the latest 4th generation model brings a sleek design and enhanced features to the table. And right now, over at Best Buy, you can score a discount on this updated thermostat, making it a great time to … [Read more...] about The 4th Gen Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale right now and could help lower your energy bill
Ditch the dead spots: Nest Wifi Pro 3-Pack is back on sale
If you're looking to upgrade your home network, Best Buy has a deal that might be worth checking out! They are currently offering the 3-pack of Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro 6e Mesh Routers for just $300. While not as good as the Black Friday deal that got the price down to $280, this still brings the price … [Read more...] about Ditch the dead spots: Nest Wifi Pro 3-Pack is back on sale
Google and MediaTek team up on new Filogic chipset purpose-built for the smart home
The smart home landscape has always been a bit of a Wild West, with gadgets from different brands often refusing to play nicely together. But the Matter standard is changing all that, promising a future where our smart homes are truly interconnected. Now, Google and MediaTek are throwing their … [Read more...] about Google and MediaTek team up on new Filogic chipset purpose-built for the smart home
Gemini-infused Google smart speakers and displays might be just around the corner
Remember back in August when Google casually dropped the news that Assistant was getting a Gemini-powered upgrade? Well, it seems like the time for that upgrade might finally be just around the corner. Folks at 9to5Google have been digging through the latest Google Home APK and uncovered some … [Read more...] about Gemini-infused Google smart speakers and displays might be just around the corner
How to hide your Google TV Streamer behind your TV: Two clever mounting options
The Google TV Streamer is a fantastic upgrade over the Chromecast with Google TV, but it presents a challenge for those with wall-mounted TVs or anyone who doesn't want the clutter of a set-top box. Unlike the Chromecast dongle it replaced, the Streamer needs a proper spot on a shelf, table, or … [Read more...] about How to hide your Google TV Streamer behind your TV: Two clever mounting options
Turn your Pixel Tablet into a smart home hub with this new screensaver
Android 15 has landed, and with it, a useful new feature that transforms your Pixel Tablet (or Pixel phone) into a hands-on smart home control dashboard while it's charging. This new screensaver isn't just a static display, either – you can actually control your devices right from the … [Read more...] about Turn your Pixel Tablet into a smart home hub with this new screensaver
