If you’ve already got a smattering of different Bluetooth-enabled devices floating around your house, you might want to check out Oort — a fresh new hardware project that hit Kickstarter a few days ...

While the Amazon Echo Dot offers great functionality as a standalone device, you can pair it with a variety of useful ...

I've tested (and tore down) several network-controllable power switches of late; Belkin’s WeMo and, more recently, TP-Link’s HS100, both Wi-Fi based. Then there's GE's (sold under license by Jasco) ...

Bertel is a Linux user who likes budget smartphones more than flagships, uses a custom ROM, and gets his apps from F-Droid. When he isn't writing short stories for Android Police, you might find him ...

Without a nearby Apple TV or iPad configured as a "Home Hub," Bluetooth Low Energy HomeKit accessories cannot be controlled remotely. But a new HomeKit-certified Bluetooth-to-Wi-Fi bridge from ...

Smart bulbs have recently become more popular as they allow controlling light by using a special smartphone app. The app allows turning light on and off as well as changing the color. We are going to ...

Santa Clara CA-based speech and vision provider Sensory Inc has brought its speech recognition technology to Bluetooth headphones and headsets. The VoiceGenie solution gives hands-free voice control ...

The Google Home will now let you listen to music on your own Bluetooth speakers -- no Chromecast streamer required. Starting Wednesday, you can pair your Google Home with a Bluetooth speaker of your ...

For all their clever tricks, smart speakers spend most of their time playing music, which presents a problem; many models, especially the inexpensive ones, don’t sound great. But there’s an easy fix: ...

When looking for the best smart devices for your home or gifts for your friends, you may come across both the terms: “Bluetooth speaker” and “smart speaker.” The differences aren’t immediately ...

As recently as two years ago, Philips Hue bulbs only supported the Zigbee wireless protocol, which meant you needed the Zigbee-enabled Hue Bridge Remove non-product link ($60, although it’s often ...