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Google Home Google Home falls a bit short for compatibility with third-party smart tech. Of the 40 systems and softwares we looked at, 22 were compatible with the Google Home system. Notable exclusions include Scout, Sonos, and Kwikset. If you have a Google Home system, you’ll have to be extra careful when shopping for smart ...

How to Keep Your Smart Home Secure

Chances are, you’ve seen some hair-raising news stories over the past few years about hackers gaining access to smart home devices, using baby monitors and security cameras to spy on users and sometimes even communicate with them. Nest has drawn the most headlines for these types of stories — see exhibits A, B, and C ...

The Best Smart Smoke Detectors

The Best Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are meant to increase effectiveness and cut down on maintenance of your home’s alert system. Here’s what sets a smart detector apart from traditional monitoring devices: Mobile notifications warn you about fire and carbon monoxide (CO) danger even when you’re away ...

The Best Car Insurance Companies in New Hampshire

Finding the best auto insurance in New Hampshire often requires shopping around. To make the process easier, Reviews.com analyzed the largest insurance companies by market share in the state across a range of metrics. Our research might help you choose a company to further research. Although New Hampshire doesn’t legally require car insurance, it is ...

STUDY: 40.2% of Consumers Would Consider Switching To Municipal Broadband if Made Available

A recent study conducted by the Reviews.com Broadband Research Team about municipal broadband found a growing number of U.S. residents are excited about the prospect of internet service as a utility. As interest in public broadband increases, it will be interesting to follow along with potential increases in pressure placed on local politicians to push ...

STUDY: Only 43% of Drivers Say They Would Report Car Accidents to Insurance

While almost all drivers in the United States are legally required to have car insurance, it turns out that a majority would not make a claim for a small or moderate car accident. The Reviews.com automobile research team took a survey of 1,087 U.S. residents who routinely drive their car and found that only 43% ...

How to Monitor and Limit Your Kids’ Screen Time

Reviews Report Too much screen time for kids can have negative effects, such as trouble sleeping. Using screen-time-limiting apps on kids’ devices can reduce kids’ screen time. Leading by example can encourage kids to be more active instead of spending time in front of screens. In a recent study, we found that out of nearly ...

Will Self-Driving Cars Lower Your Auto Insurance Premiums?

Reviews Report Great progress in the development of self-driving vehicles has been made but it will be some time before they dominate highways. It will take some time for legal courts and regulators to develop data that determines how insurance rates will change with self-driving cars. Self-driving cars are still vulnerable to cyber-security attacks. The ...

Does Motorcycle Insurance Cover Theft?

Reviews Report Only comprehensive motorcycle insurance covers motorcycle theft. Over 40,000 motorcycles were reported stolen in 2019. Anti-theft devices are critical for preventing theft. According to the National Insurance Claims Bureau, motorcycle thefts have been on a decline, with a 12% decrease between 2016 and 2019. However, this does not change the fact that motorcycles ...

STUDY: Majority of Commuters Say They Will Only Feel Safe in Single-Occupancy Vehicles for the Next 10 Years

While single-occupancy vehicles have always been a popular choice for many commuters, never has it been more apparent than after 2020. Standing on a busy street and watching empty buses pass by makes it clear how uncomfortable with mass transit many people are these days. In order to get a sense of how people will ...

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