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The Latest Reviews & News
Speediance at IFA 2026: Gym Monster 3, Gym Monster Ultra, Speediance Strap & Nano Revealed
Smart home fitness has rapidly shifted from stationary bikes and basic treadmills to comprehensive digital resistance cable trainers. Leading that charge in the all-in-one cable gym space, Speediance delivered a massive wave of announcements at IFA 2026 in Berlin.
Walking the show floor, the team at Smart Home Tested connected with Speediance Brand Director Shaun for an exclusive walkthrough of their entire next-generation hardware lineup: the ultra-lightweight Speediance St
Derek Reilly
Sep 73 min read
Reolink at IFA 2026: Dual-Lens Omni Cameras, Trainable Custom AI & Next-Gen Home Hubs
Reporting live from the Reolink booth, the team at Smart Home Tested met with PR Manager Aske Kjær to examine the brand’s latest breakthroughs. The highlights include the first battery-powered addition to their panoramic Omni family, an enterprise-grade 16x optical zoom dual-lens beast, a preview of the upcoming Home Hub 2, and an innovative edge-computing platform called Reolink Custom AI that lets homeowners train object recognition models using their own photos.
Sep 74 min read
Aqara at IFA 2026: Next-Gen Smart Locks, Matter Lighting & AI Gesture Control
IFA in Berlin remains the premiere global stage for major consumer tech announcements, and smart home innovators consistently use the event to reveal their roadmaps for the coming year. Reporting directly from the show floor, the team at Smart Home Tested stopped by the bustling Aqara booth to get an exclusive first look at their latest hardware lineup.
Sep 74 min read
Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam Review: All-in-One Wire-Free Outdoor Security
Traditional outdoor floodlight cameras have long presented a frustrating installation dilemma: you either need to tap into existing mains electrical wiring or deal with the messy aesthetics of running separate charging cables across your exterior walls to a detached solar panel.
The Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam solves this by merging high-efficiency solar charging, bright adaptive floodlights, and on-device AI surveillance into a single, cohesive wire-free unit.
Sep 14 min read
Eufy eufyCam C35 2-Cam Kit with HomeBase Mini Review: Subscription-Free Portable Security
When evaluating home security systems, many homeowners are put off by invasive wiring installations or the burden of locked-in monthly subscription fees just to store their own footage.
Addressing these precise pain points, Smart Home Tested provides an in-depth long-term review of the Eufy eufyCam C35 2-Cam Kit with HomeBase Mini (Model E811042A).
Aug 124 min read
Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi Review: The Ultimate 4K 180° Security Powerhouse
A full review of the Reolink Elite Floodlight Security Wifi Camera
Apr 63 min read
Anker Innovations Unveils the Future of Charging and Smart Living at CES 2026
Anker Innovations kicked off CES 2026 in Las Vegas, revealing an extensive lineup of next-generation power, home automation, and professional productivity tools.
Jan 53 min read
The Next Generation of Home Surveillance: eufyCam S4 Launches as the Ultimate Solar-Powered Tri-Cam Security System
Heralded as the industry’s first solar-powered hybrid camera that fuses a fixed bullet lens with dual pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) lenses, the S4 introduces a revolutionary Tri-Cam design to the everyday homeowner.
Nov 3, 20254 min read
eufyCam C35 & HomeBase Mini: The Wireless Security Camera with PureColor Vision™ and Zero Monthly Fees
Say goodbye to complex wiring and frustrating setup processes. The eufyCam C35 embodies the concept of "Effortless Security, Anywhere."
Oct 17, 20253 min read
Review – The Reolink 2K Battery Doorbell: Is It the Subscription-Free Smart Doorbell You’ve Been Looking For?
The Reolink 2K Battery Doorbell truly offers a comprehensive, high-quality solution for home security without the burden of monthly fees.
Sep 15, 20254 min read
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