Smart speakers, LED lights, and video doorbells are all must-have devices to build a smart home. They can often be individually controlled using your phone via apps from the manufacturers themselves, ...

After spending a bit of time in Public Preview, Google is rolling out its Google Home extension for the Gemini app to everyone. This will allow you to control smart home devices using Gemini, ...

Google Home users are getting a free smart home upgrade, as Gemini will now be able to control their devices. The Gemini mobile app's new integrations, rolling out to the public, let you ask Google's ...

Google Home now lets you set up different Favorites for each device. That means you can pin the front door as a favorite on your smartwatch, while the lounge light is pinned on Google TV. This should ...

If you're thinking about upgrading your lighting but are unsure of whether to get smart bulbs or a smart switch, it depends on your home.

I’ve been reviewing smart lighting for years. Here are tips on how to prep, what to choose, and the smart lights that work ...

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Ready to make your lights smart without rewiring your whole house? This Nexete touch switch is a super easy upgrade. It's a 1-gang, single-pole wall switch that replaces your old dumb switch, giving ...

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With so many easy-to-set-up smart devices available, converting your home into a smart one has never been easier. There are dozens of smart home gadget manufacturers you can shop from, but it's a good ...