Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Journalist covering Smart Home for @verge. Mainly posting links in on this site. Follow me on Threads @smarthomemama

[Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @jp2e]

I'm often asked about our score methodology for reviews. Here are all the answers!

[The Verge @verge]

An update on review scoring https://t.co/bLRU4syOeT

[Andrew O'Hara @Andrew_OSU]

Massive episode of Smart Home Insider this week! @jp2e joins and we break down all the different types of smart home connectivity! We talk Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and more! Solid explainer episode! (Sorry it's long! 🫣)

https://t.co/8WrOimQiR1

[Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @jp2e]

Got questions about robot vacuums? I've got answers! I'm hosting a subscriber-exclusive AMA on @verge today. Come, ask me anything (about robot vacuums!)

[The Verge @verge]

I review robot vacuums for a living, ask me anything! https://t.co/f4rJh4yNqv

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These are the robot vacuum-mops I recommend for every type of home https://t.co/hCLg0afjSn

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Alexa is moving into Amazon․com
https://t.co/ExGupJjjCn

[Avi Greengart @greengart]

I won't be able to make DREAME NEXT in SFO because I'll be in LA that week. But if you want a good overview of DREAME's *extensive* ambitions beyond vacuums and hair products, @jp2e has a fantastic overview: https://t.co/tcAYorKzKg

[Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @jp2e]

@celsoneto07 My windows all have muting (wood between the panes) so they don’t work for me. I’m trying to find someone at The Verge with big enough windows to test one! I’ve seen the winbot in action though and it looks solid.

[The Verge @verge]

Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone — here’s why it’s not working yet https://t.co/ocOzHez5Fs

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Shark’s latest robot vacuum hunts stains with UV light https://t.co/2R4XNmegRa

[Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @jp2e]

@oaxacaborn @markgadala Here’s the original story, which Pop Science cites: https://t.co/LdJQzrOQZL

[The Verge @verge]

Ring’s Flock breakup doesn’t fix its real problem https://t.co/8qlSibYtbI

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Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash https://t.co/mCAARHlQo3

[Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @jp2e]

@zhounanyu It’s all a mess 😢

[The Verge @verge]

Amazon rolls out Alexa Plus nationwide and launches a new free tier https://t.co/lbAmVZe8PH

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Ikea’s cheap new smart home gear is struggling to get connected https://t.co/hcEfVk2bwq

[Techmeme @Techmeme]

Amazon rolls out Alexa+ to all Prime members in the US via any Alexa-enabled device, https://t.co/yGOZzU9Bx1, and the Alexa app, and launches a free tier for non-Prime users (@jp2e / The Verge)

https://t.co/rsGJmXm5gG
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We tried CES 2026’s best and weirdest products, ask us anything! https://t.co/CfKERIT3aR

[Jason Hiner @jasonhiner]

Excited to talk #tech, @CES, #robots, and #AI with @leolaporte, @jp2e, @padresj

[Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @jp2e]

I spent my week at CES 2026 hunting down humanoid robots and trying to get them to do my laundry - or at least open my bottle of detergent. Here's how it went...
#smarthome #robotics

[The Verge @verge]

We tried to get humanoid robots to do the laundry https://t.co/SgbqpRM9aO

[Connectivity Standards Alliance @csaiot]

REMINDER: Join us this Thursday, January 8, at @CES for the session, The Expanding Matter Ecosystem: Progress and Possibilities.

Moderated by @jp2e of @TheVerge, industry leaders from @Amazon, @AqaraSmarthouse, @smartthings, @Google, and @IKEA will come together to unpack real-world adoption, certification progress, and how #Matter is enabling a more open, connected smart home future.

Learn more: https://t.co/4DwnvGwwnO

#csaiot #CES2026

[The Verge @verge]

Aliro arrives – the smart lock standard is set to launch this year https://t.co/EHHxKum5mP