SwitchBot’s new video doorbell shines in a couple of ways, but fails hard in too many key smart home camera ways.

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Home robot offerings are becoming more abundant. But, with ...

Could a swiveling, camera-mounted robot be the focal point of the contemporary smart home? Apple seems to believe so. Based on numerous sources close to the company, Cupertino engineers are far along ...

Robots that climb, mop, mow and manage daily chores are still in high demand, despite the industry’s continued challenges.

Robots displayed at CES 2026 show they're not trying to be sci-fi anymore. They’re practical, folding laundry and offering ...

LG’s CLOiD home robot is headed to CES 2026 with a bold demo plan, laundry automation, folding included, plus a breakfast ...

Today’s robots invite both passive and active observers into our homes and leave our data exposed to bad actors. The bar is ...

Home robot offerings are becoming more abundant. But, with the notable exception of robot vacuums, few have "beep-booped" their way into the mainstream. As a smart home and home security expert, I ...