If your smart home still feels more like a smart-ish home, make it your mission to make 2026 the year everything starts running as smoothly as it should. Between a genuine push by Big Tech to make the ...

My smart home routines are ready for a refresh. As new standards have emerged for connecting gadgets in the home, and Google and Amazon have been updating their respective hardware and apps, I've been ...

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

Sometimes less is more.

At its most basic, smart home automation is simply a cause-and-effect relationship. Essentially, you're telling your smart ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When the smart home bug bites and you glimpse the elusive dream of home automation utopia, it's hard to resist diving right in and filling ...

Until recently, my smart home setup was in chaos. After years of testing, buying, and upgrading to the latest smart home gadgets in an attempt to make my life easier, it became a bloated mess that was ...

The smart home promised seamless convenience. What it increasingly delivers is a polished system of gatekeeping, where ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Turning a home into a smart home is a hobby in itself, fitting voice-activated lighting, blinds that open and close on schedule, and routines ...

If you’re seeking to automate your nighttime routine, play music via voice commands or check who’s knocking at your door without rising from your sofa, you may want to consider adding a few smart home ...