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It's a potential issue with any connected device—even Amazon and Google—so it's a risk you take when purchasing any smart home product.

Good catch. When Google decided to move people away from Nest to Google Assistant accounts, almost all of this functionality was lost. We've updated the story.

There's a deal on Amazon for a D3500 with an 18-55 and a 70-300mm lens for $450, which is a pretty good deal. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GW23M7T?tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=tomsguide-deal However, the A6000 can shoot at a max of 11 fps, vs. 5 fps for the Nikon, which could be a...

You are correct in your assumption that many smart locks are just the deadbolt variety. However, there are a few with integrated levers, such as the Lockly, which can be found on our best smart locks page. Schlage also has a Connected Keypad Lever lock, and there's also the Yale Assure Lever...

Linksys' router tools lets you see all the devices connected to your network and manage them. Might be a simple place to start.

The Samsung SmartThings Hub, Alexa, and Google Home will all scan your local network to look for smart home products. You might also be able to just unscrew the faceplate to see if a switch is smart or not.

If you have Comcast available in your area, you can now control its cable box (as well as Netflix) using eye control technology. https://www.tomsguide.com/us/comcast-xfinity-x1-eye-control,news-30371.html

I've tested and reviewed Lutron's Serena smart blinds, which are great but really expensive. IKEA is going to start selling its own smart blinds later this year, though.

By ending the Works With Nest program so abruptly, Google is alienating both consumers and smart-home companies. Google Just Killed the Best Thing About Its Nest Products : Read more

Garmin's newest premier running watch has pretty much everything you could want. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Review: The Best Running Watch You Can Buy : Read more

As the other folks said, the cost all depends on how much stuff you want to install. A typical smart lock costs around $150-$200, smart bulbs can go from $8-$25 depending on which ones you want, and a smart thermostat will run from $100-$200. Smart blinds get real expensive, real fast. Just one...

In the Sonos app, go to More> Settings>Room Settings>Sonos One> and then click on the Amazon Alexa icon in the voice services section. Then click "Remove Amazon Alexa from this room." That should do the trick.

Sony's new A6400 is made for selfies, but how does it compare to its other mirrorless cameras? Should You Get Sony’s New A6400 Mirrorless Camera? : Read more

If you took a hoverboard and split it in half, you'd have Jetson's Motokick hover shoes Jetson's Motokick Hover Shoes Are Terrifying and Awesome : Read more