Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

If you're considering upgrading to a smart home, one barrier you might encounter is cost. Some products can cost you hundreds of dollars, whether that's a thermostat or a doorbell with a built-in ...

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product or service. My smart home is no different — I rely on it to automatically cool the ...

Not another damn light bulb. That’s what you might be thinking if you’ve been following smart-home tech for the past decade or, indeed, building out your own fortress of missed connections. The first ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With technology evolving so fast and most everyday objects getting smarter, it only makes sense to add smart capabilities to your home. Smart ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...

Smart home platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa give you a simple way to sync all your smart devices. However, not all products work with every platform. For example, your video ...

Desloc has launched three new smart locks for CES 2026. The first, the Desloc K140 Plus, has a solar panel to keep its ...