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Mashable’s smart home coverage explores how technology has been integrated into our day-to-day lives. Our in-depth reporting addresses everything from security flaws to privacy concerns, while shopping guides and deals coverage speak to which devices are actually worth it for our readers.

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Amazon's Alexa is a Mashable Readers' Choice Award winner
Echo devices under alexa logo

iRobot Roomba is your favorite robot vacuum brand, survey says
irobot roomba vacuums with irobot logo


Your favorite smart lights: TP-Link is a Mashable Readers' Choice Award winner
TP-Link logo over a set of light bulbs

Philips Hue is a Readers' Choice Award winner: Why readers like the smart light brand
philips hue logo above philips hue smart light products

Google details Gemini Home full launch timeline amid rollout confusion
 the Gemini logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen in front of a Google smart speaker


Black Friday deals we hope to see — the Yale Smart Lock 2 for under $120
Yale Smart Lock 2 on orange and pink abstract background

Audiophiles can now enjoy all the benefits of Alexa+ with the new Amazon Echo Studio
An Amazon Echo Studio

Shop the new Amazon Echo Dot Max, the latest smart speaker built for Alexa+
An Amazon Echo Dot Max speaker on a table

Amazon has their 5th Gen Kids Owl Echo Dots with Echo Glow 50% off right now
Owl Echo Dot deal

Google reveals new Gemini-powered smart home devices
Google Home display

Philips' huge Hue refresh brings motion detection to its smart lights
close-up view of new philips hue globe lights



Google Nest users say their devices won’t switch on lights for them anymore
Four mini Google Nests pictured against a white background.

Is Google Home another victim of ensh*ttification? Redditors discuss, Google responds.
Several Google and Nest devices, including the Nest Audio speaker, Nest Hub 2nd Generation and Nest Hub Max displays, the GE Cync Wifi Soft White Smart Bulb, and the Philips Hue A19 Smart Bulb smart lightbulbs, The Philips Hue Smart Plug and the C by GE Smart Plug, exhibited on the Android Smart Home display

Ending tonight: We found the standout Echo deals from Prime Day 2025
Echo devices in front of an orange background

I use a tiny Blink camera to spy on my pets. It's only $15 during Prime Day.
a screenshot of a dog on a couch, as seen on a blink mini security camera

I own these Philips Hue Smart Bulbs — this Prime Day deal is too good to ignore
light bulbs on a splashy background

Prime Day Echo deals could be better, but we still found some standouts
Echo devices in front of an orange background

Save over $300 on this AI-powered Shark robot vacuum on Prime Day
Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum on a blue Prime Day background


Echo Dot vs. Echo Pop: Which Alexa speaker should you buy during Prime Day 2025?
echo dot next to echo pop


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