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eufyCam S4 Without a Subscription: What Works and What Doesn’t
What the eufyCam S4 does if you never pay eufy another cent, what needs the HomeBase hub, and the one optional plan…
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Apple HomeView Is Official: $299, Siri AI and a Smart Display for the Whole Home
Apple HomeView is official at $299 and ships November 13. Specs, the iPhone catch, the wall-mounted version, Home Collection and who should…
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Does Your Phone Support Matter 1.6 NFC Setup?
No phone or app has confirmed Matter 1.6 NFC setup yet. Here is where Apple, Google, Samsung, Amazon and Home Assistant stand,…
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Robot Vacuums You Can Still Buy After the US Ban
The FCC ban blocks new foreign-made robot vacuums, not the ones already approved. Here are the current models still worth buying, from…
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AEKE S1 Pro vs Tonal 2: What They Really Cost Over 3 Years
AEKE S1 Pro comes to about $4,799 over three years with no fees. Tonal 2 comes to about $7,243 once you add…
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Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K vs Original: Should You Upgrade?
The new Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K is not a straight upgrade for most people who already own the original Sync…
