Getting into smart home technology doesn't have to be complicated. All sorts of gear can smoothly slot right into uses already filled by non-smart devices.

A smart home is a residence equipped with advanced automation systems, allowing remote control and management of IoT-connected features such as security, lighting, temperature, entertainment systems, ...

The Smart Home: It's a place that anticipates your needs and empowers you to fine-tune your environment. That's the pitch, at least. Putting it all together isn't a smooth ride, but the right setup ...

Of course, no widget library would be complete without media widgets. Home Assistant exposes those too for use on Android.

As smart home technology has progressed over the last five years, the interconnectedness of devices has been the central draw. The ability to tie your household lights to your front door, or to ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and ...

We may not yet live in the world of the Smart Home, but we’re getting there. It’s becoming commonplace to outfit our homes with connected lights, locks, alarms, cameras, thermostats, garage doors…the ...

Smart technology refers to devices, systems, and applications that utilize artificial intelligence, internet connectivity, and sensors to collect data, make decisions, and perform automated tasks.

We’ve recommended smart speakers for a whole range of purposes in home automation: Now it’s time to take a step back and cover some of the big questions: What is a smart speaker and why is it such an ...

How smart are “smart home” devices if you can’t install them? Or, if like 55% of Americans, you can’t troubleshoot them when issues come up? The smart home industry is projected to be worth $151 ...

Back in the day, you needed a specific smart home hub that served as the central hub for all your smart home devices. They ...