Smart Home Lifestyle

All your smart home and tech needs, from Alexa and Google Home to Sonos speakers, here's how to make your home work for you.
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This Home Has a Secret: It’s an Energy-Saving Superstar
A look at what makes this manufactured home an energy-saving super star
Power the Decor  Name individual outlets with the Geeni Surge Smart ($40), and control each via an app. Plug holiday lights into one of the outlets and turn them on with a tap, instead of climbing behind the bookshelf. Speaker Mounts, Smart Home Control, Smart Home Automation, Air Conditioning Unit, Smart Home Dashboard, Home Air Purifier, Smart Home, Heating Systems, Audio System
Your Smart-Home Entertaining Checklist
Power the Decor Name individual outlets with the Geeni Surge Smart ($40), and control each via an app. Plug holiday lights into one of the outlets and turn them on with a tap, instead of climbing behind the bookshelf.
Controlling Screen Time on iOS  If your child uses an iOS device, the newest operating system (coming fall 2018), iOS 12, will have a “Screen Time” feature to track how much, and when, a phone is being used. The feature will also be able to schedule “Downtime” when the phone can’t be used, perfect for parents to set bedtime or other time restrictions. iOS also offers parental controls inside of its settings. Gadgets, Parents, Iphone, Screen Time, Iphone Screen, Recent Technology, New Operating System, Smart
6 Great Tech Gadgets for School-Aged Kids
Controlling Screen Time on iOS If your child uses an iOS device, the newest operating system (coming fall 2018), iOS 12, will have a “Screen Time” feature to track how much, and when, a phone is being used. The feature will also be able to schedule “Downtime” when the phone can’t be used, perfect for parents to set bedtime or other time restrictions. iOS also offers parental controls inside of its settings.
For the Builder  Future coder or engineer on your hands? Grab one of Kano’s kits so your budding STEM-lover can learn to build her own computer and get an easy intro to coding. Gaming Products, Gaming Desk Gadgets, Xbox Pc, Personal Computer, Computer, Video Games Xbox, Electronic Products, Cool Gadgets
6 Great Tech Gadgets for School-Aged Kids
For the Builder Future coder or engineer on your hands? Grab one of Kano’s kits so your budding STEM-lover can learn to build her own computer and get an easy intro to coding.
For the Reader  This handy tablet comes with everything: a yearlong subscription for age-appropriate books, games, apps, and more from the likes of PBS and Disney; controlled access to apps like Netflix and Minecraft; a kid-proof case; and even a two-year replacement guarantee. Apps, Tech Gadgets, Disney, Tablet 7, Amazon Kindle Fire, Video App, Kid Tablet, Electronic Toys
6 Great Tech Gadgets for School-Aged Kids
For the Reader This handy tablet comes with everything: a yearlong subscription for age-appropriate books, games, apps, and more from the likes of PBS and Disney; controlled access to apps like Netflix and Minecraft; a kid-proof case; and even a two-year replacement guarantee.
For the Classroom iPad  Make sure that school-issued tablet lasts all year with a heavy-duty case. This model does one better with a built-in handle that transforms into a stand. Ipad, Security Gadgets, Classroom, School, Alarm, Case
6 Great Tech Gadgets for School-Aged Kids
For the Classroom iPad Make sure that school-issued tablet lasts all year with a heavy-duty case. This model does one better with a built-in handle that transforms into a stand.
The Smarter Host  No matter what kind of event it is, playing host requires juggling a ton of tasks, from pulling off the menu to keeping everyone’s drinks flowing. There’s tons of little things that can upgrade any affair, like mood lighting and instant music, and these smart home hacks will make those additions the easiest part of your night. Design, Home Furniture, Home Hacks, Home Upgrades, Living Spaces
Your Smart-Home Entertaining Checklist
The Smarter Host No matter what kind of event it is, playing host requires juggling a ton of tasks, from pulling off the menu to keeping everyone’s drinks flowing. There’s tons of little things that can upgrade any affair, like mood lighting and instant music, and these smart home hacks will make those additions the easiest part of your night.
For Homework in the Cloud  If homework assignments tend to require Google Docs and Sheets, get your kiddo this affordable Chromebook that’s designed for working in Google Apps. The spill-proof keyboard and solid body should help it last, but the affordable price point means it’s not a huge loss if it sustains some damage. Hardware, Chromebook 11, Mobile Computing, Chromebook, Acer Chromebook 11, Google, Acer Notebook, Google Documents
6 Great Tech Gadgets for School-Aged Kids
For Homework in the Cloud If homework assignments tend to require Google Docs and Sheets, get your kiddo this affordable Chromebook that’s designed for working in Google Apps. The spill-proof keyboard and solid body should help it last, but the affordable price point means it’s not a huge loss if it sustains some damage.
Answer the Door  Nest Hello’s ($229) audio component syncs with Google Home, letting you answer the door hands-free from near or far. Wireless Home Security Systems, Wireless Home Security, Security Camera, Intruder Alarm, Smart Doorbell, Doorbell Camera, Home Security Systems
Your Smart-Home Entertaining Checklist
Answer the Door Nest Hello’s ($229) audio component syncs with Google Home, letting you answer the door hands-free from near or far.
Adjust the Lights  Noon Home (from $250) allows users to adjust the light in an entire space with a single touch. Swap out light switches for Noon’s smart switches to start creating easy lighting designs within the app, for settings like “Dinner” to focus on the dining room, and then a brighter setting for game night. Ideas, Apartment Therapy, Bedtime, Home Security Tips, Home Gadgets, Apartment
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Adjust the Lights Noon Home (from $250) allows users to adjust the light in an entire space with a single touch. Swap out light switches for Noon’s smart switches to start creating easy lighting designs within the app, for settings like “Dinner” to focus on the dining room, and then a brighter setting for game night.
Are you a visual person? Go one step beyond a voice-controlled speaker with this new device  It seems tech companies are recognizing our needs as visual people, judging by the newest crop of smart home gadgets.Always on the never-ending quest to make our lives easier,  Google released  its newest Assistant-compatible device this summer, and it’s looking like the new tech hub your kitchen counter needed. Smartphone, Walmart, Techno, Smart Speaker, Smart Alarm, Tech Companies
This Smart Screen Adds Visual Bonus Points to Your Kitchen
Are you a visual person? Go one step beyond a voice-controlled speaker with this new device It seems tech companies are recognizing our needs as visual people, judging by the newest crop of smart home gadgets.Always on the never-ending quest to make our lives easier, Google released its newest Assistant-compatible device this summer, and it’s looking like the new tech hub your kitchen counter needed.
Instant Tunes  Spinning party tunes on vinyl? The Sonos Play:5 speaker ($499) is compatible with modern and vintage turntables (with auxiliary cable outputs) so you can play all kinds of party and holiday favorites throughout the season. Play, Vintage, Spinning, Sonos Play 5, Speaker, Sonos Speakers, Sonos Play, Fabric Steamer, Tech
Your Smart-Home Entertaining Checklist
Instant Tunes Spinning party tunes on vinyl? The Sonos Play:5 speaker ($499) is compatible with modern and vintage turntables (with auxiliary cable outputs) so you can play all kinds of party and holiday favorites throughout the season.
For the Music Lover  Worried about how loud those standard headphones can get? These have volume limiting to keep young eardrums safe, while having a sleek design, multiple color choices, and Bluetooth capability, making these the coolest headphones on the block. Music, Headphones, Best Headphones, Bluetooth
6 Great Tech Gadgets for School-Aged Kids
For the Music Lover Worried about how loud those standard headphones can get? These have volume limiting to keep young eardrums safe, while having a sleek design, multiple color choices, and Bluetooth capability, making these the coolest headphones on the block.
For the Preschooler  If your little one is itching to play with a tablet, get him one with heavy-duty hardware to survive drops and bounces. Leapfrog’s comes with games designed for learning. Android Apps, Kids Tablet, Toys Games, Best Games, Best Android Tablet, Best Tablet For Kids, Tablet Amazon, Best Android
6 Great Tech Gadgets for School-Aged Kids
For the Preschooler If your little one is itching to play with a tablet, get him one with heavy-duty hardware to survive drops and bounces. Leapfrog’s comes with games designed for learning.
Adjust the Lights  Noon Home (from $250) allows users to adjust the light in an entire space with a single touch. Swap out light switches for Noon’s smart switches to start creating easy lighting designs within the app, for settings like “Dinner” to focus on the dining room, and then a brighter setting for game night.
Your Smart-Home Entertaining Checklist
Adjust the Lights Noon Home (from $250) allows users to adjust the light in an entire space with a single touch. Swap out light switches for Noon’s smart switches to start creating easy lighting designs within the app, for settings like “Dinner” to focus on the dining room, and then a brighter setting for game night.