Philips Hue A19 White and Color Ambiance Review: The Smart Bulb Everyone Should Start With

After six years without an update, Apple's HomePod mini 2 arrives with Siri AI, new colors, and four-speaker surround sound. The catch? The marquee AI features won't be available at launch, arriving in a future software update instead.

The SMHUB Nano is a Linux-powered smart hub that runs your automation logic locally, without Home Assistant or the cloud. It's designed as a failsafe for critical automations, but at $99, it's solving a problem most people don't have.

The H3 Pro tackles robotic mowing's persistent problem: the uncut strip along fences and flower beds. Goalker's lateral-shift deck pushes the cutting disc beyond the wheel line to reach within 1cm of boundaries, paired with RTK satellite positioning and visual navigation for complex yards.

The Philips Hue Solo 10ft LED lightstrip brings vibrant colors and smart control to your home. This base kit works without a bridge via Bluetooth but requires the Hue Bridge for full features. While it offers excellent quality and integration, the high cost and mandatory hub are drawbacks.

Govee's RGBIC strip lights deliver segmented color control and music sync at a budget price. The Bluetooth-only connectivity limits smart home integration, but the app experience and color accuracy surprised us for under $30.

BWP's 12-pack low voltage mounting brackets promise contractor-grade cable management at a fraction of the usual cost. After installing these across multiple rooms for HDMI, ethernet, and speaker wire runs, here's whether they hold up to single-gang installs or fall apart under real-world use.

Most smart switches promise universal compatibility but force you to pick a lane. Kasa's KS220P3 is one of the few dimmers that genuinely works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant without requiring a hub. We installed all three switches to test whether the integration holds up in real-world use.

The Kasa Smart KS200P3 is a reliable HomeKit-compatible smart switch that offers easy integration with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Its 3-pack provides great value for outfitting multiple rooms, but it requires a neutral wire and doesn't support 3-way circuits. For those with the right wiring, it's a solid, no-hub choice.