So you just unboxed your new entertainment gear, hooked everything up, and you hear buzz, whine, hiss, chatter, or any number of other annoying noises that have been known to plague audio equipment.

Whether you’re an aspiring meteorologist, a storm chaser, or the most casual of weather nerds, a DIY home weather station delivers the a great way to track Mother Nature. Smartphone weather apps often ...

Most any insurance company will tell you that while fire might be a homeowner’s greatest fear, water is the far more common cause of property damage. And that’s true even if you don’t live in a FEMA ...

This doorbell camera covers all the basics and then some, offering excellent resolution and a very wide field of view; plus, plenty of features for those who want to tinker. Remember when Ring ...

Avoiding the smoke-filled air caused by rampant wildfires by staying indoors is all well and good, but unless your home is hermetically sealed, some of those airborne pollutants will still make their ...

For $30, the second-generation Roku Voice Remote Pro fixes almost everything you might find irksome about Roku’s other remotes. This optional upgrade for Roku streaming players and smart TVs includes ...

If you need to monitor broad outdoor areas, the Duo 3 PoE can do the job without distorted images or the need for multiple cameras. And this camera’s power-over-ethernet feature means mounting ...

Don’t assume staying indoors will protect you from the harmful effects of smoke and other airborne pollutants. Research shows that 96 percent of homes have at least one indoor air quality problem. An ...

Who needs an algorithm when you can just lean on your friends? That’s the idea behind a new social-oriented Plex feature that lets you see what movies and TV shows your friends are streaming, liking, ...

While most streaming devices display artwork and photos when you’re not using them, Amazon has found a more lucrative use for that screen space. With “Sponsored Screensavers,” Amazon starts showing ...

Motorized window treatments that open and close with a voice command, on a schedule, or even based on room occupancy are the ultimate finishing touch for any smart home. Some models will even earn you ...

Hunter Douglas’ PowerView product is our long-time favorite custom-installed smart window shade solution, and this third-generation product is its best ever. The biggest improvement comes in the form ...