Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Senior Reviewer, Smart Home

Jennifer Pattison TuohyJul 2, 2025

No more Freevee.

July is your last chance to watch Amazon’s FAST channel. The service will shut down in August, according to an email sent to users. But the message says you’ll still be able to watch all its content on Prime Video “for free, no subscription needed.”

Freevee’s demise was first announced last year, shortly after Prime Video began showing ads, in order to “deliver a simpler viewing experience for customers,” according to Amazon.

Amazon is shutting down its Freevee app in August | TechCrunch

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These teensy multi-protocol relays work with every platform.

Shelly’s Gen4 relays start at $18 and can automate anything that’s wired, from light switches and garage door openers to sprinkler systems and appliances. Designed to fit inside electrical boxes, relays are a super versatile solution for the smart home.

Shelly’s new line is now available in the U.S., and all the models offer Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter (over Wi-Fi), so they’ll work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and more.

The Shelly 1 PM Gen4 is a 16A smart relay with integrated power measurement to control lighting, outlets, and 120v appliances. There’s an option without power measurement plus an even smaller model, the Shelly 1 PM Mini Gen4, which the company says is the world’s smallest smart relay.

Image: Shelly