Smart Home Archives

Eufy Says Its Security Camera Footage Is Local-Only, But That’s Not Always True

Jeff Butts · 3:28 PM EST, Nov 29th, 2022 · Add Comment

A security researcher revealed that Eufy misleads customers, sending videos from its so-called local-only camera products to the cloud.

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Review: DreameBot D10 Plus Lets You Put Some of Your Housework on Autopilot

Jeff Butts · 4:33 PM EST, Nov 11th, 2022 · Add Comment

For keeping up with vacuuming and mopping, DreameBot D10 Plus has plenty to offer. It’s not without its problems, but still a great value.

News

[U: Now Available on Apple Online Store] Level Lock+ Will Offer Apple Home Key Support

Jeff Butts · 3:40 PM EDT, Oct 21st, 2022 · 3 Comments

Despite confusing reports to the contrary, the Level Lock+ does support Apple Home Key technology and is available now in select stores.

Podcast

iPads and Apple TVs: Confusion for 2022 - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-20

Ken_Ray · 3:00 AM EDT, Oct 20th, 2022 · Add Comment

Apple on Tuesday hit the world with new iPads, new iPad Pros, and new Apple TV 4Ks. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk confusion and consternation around choices Apple made.

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Watching Watches and Smart Homes - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-17

Ken_Ray · 3:00 AM EDT, Oct 17th, 2022 · Add Comment

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken revisit a recent Piper Sandler survey of teen Apple Watch ownership in light of new data from Counterpoint Research. Then, Jeff does a little smart-home 101, and wonders over Level’s apparent messaging fumbles.

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