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6 Best 40-Inch Smart TVs (2024 Guide)

A 40-inch smart TV provides on-demand streaming services for those who want to watch on a small-to-medium-sized screen. Find the best 40-inch smart TV here.
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Best TV Buying Guide (2024)

There are many options when you’re shopping for a new TV. Use our TV buying guide to make an informed decision and learn more about what’s available to you.
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Best Deals on Amazon for Alexa’s Birthday (2022 Guide)

If you’re in the market for a new home tech product, you don’t need to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to find the best deals. Amazon is putting some of its top tech products on sale to celebrate Alexa's birthday, and we’ve gathered the best deals.
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The 5 Best Blue Light Glasses (2023 Review)

Blue light glasses guard your vision from the strain of daily electronic usage. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best blue light glasses on Amazon. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores and online retailers like Amazon.
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The 7 Best Thermostats (2024 Review)

Thermostats are essential for maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best thermostats on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
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How to Fix and Upgrade a Weak WiFi Signal

Home technology expert Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner get stronger WiFi coverage throughout his house by extending the service.
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Smart Home Security: Keeping Tabs on Your House

Protect your property from porch pirates, intruders, and more with a smart home security system you can set up in an afternoon.
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The 5 Best Smart Locks on Amazon (2023 Review)

Smart locks offer a variety of intelligent features from geofencing to auto-locking. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best smart locks on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
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How to Choose a Smart Doorbell

Home technology expert Ross Tretheway shows host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about smart home doorbells.
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The 5 Best Walkie Talkies (2023 Review)

Walkie talkies can be a useful method of communication when cell phone service is spotty, such as on a camping or hiking trip. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best walkie talkies on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
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Smart Home: A Brainier Backyard

As smart tech aimed at outdoor living evolves, the range of tasks it can handle—from lighting the patio to freeing you from the grill to robo-mowing the grass—is more impressive than ever.
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What’s New with EV Chargers

Ask This Old House master electrician, Heath Eastman, and home technology expert, Ross Trethewey, discuss the progression of electric vehicle chargers and the role they imagine EV chargers will play in homes in the future.
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Best Indoor Security Cameras (Tested and Ranked)

Our Reviews Team tested and ranked the best indoor security cameras on Amazon. Read our review to find the right one for your home.
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Future House | Automated Landscaping Technology

Home technology expert, Ross Trethewey explores a variety of ways that landscaping could be done automatically via robots and smart home products.
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Best Smart Thermostats (2024 Guide)

The best smart thermostats come with remote control, scheduling, usage reporting, and more. Upgrade your home with one of our top picks.
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Best Home Security Systems

Investing in a home security system can improve home safety and help protect your home from break-ins and theft. Keep reading to learn about the best home security systems and find a solution that’s right for you.
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Best Self-Monitored Home Security Systems

If you’re looking for a security system without the long-term contracts and monthly fees, a self-monitored security system may be right for you. In this article, we discuss the features, pricing, and benefits of the best self-monitored home security systems.
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Best Smart Locks Review

Whether you lose your keys often, have multiple people who need access to your home, or want the peace of mind knowing that your home is secure when you’re gone, a smart lock is a purchase you may want to consider. Learn about the best smart locks in this guide.
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Best Christmas Smart Home Gifts (2023 Guide)

Interested in the latest smart home devices and tech accessories? In this guide, the This Old House Reviews team has compiled a list of the best gift ideas for the smart home enthusiast.
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Top 20 Best New Home Products | Home Tech

These finds put the fun in functional, from gadgets for the lucky ones on your gift list to investment buys that truly improve life at home.
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Better Home Theater

It might be time to up your living room’s game, now that prices have dropped dramatically.
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Best Tech Gifts | Gift Guide 2018

The latest smart-home gadgets and the best tech accessories for home and office DROP A HINT! See something you want? Use the social media buttons below to share on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest and drop a not-so-subtle hint