The smart home is, despite the name, usually pretty stupid. For all the talk of ecosystems and cross-platform standards, all too often home automation simply turns our phones into fancy remotes, ...

Little feels more natural than using your voice, and so here we go over the many voice assistant features you can use to ...

The homes will get smarter this year as we witness the best smart home devices of CES 2026 revolutionize the technology for ...

For those going all in with the Apple ecosystem, HomeKit is what ties your smart home together. It provides a common interface for connected lights, thermostats, and everything in between. Smart plugs ...

Home security has advanced far beyond padlocks and deadbolts. Today, smart locks offer convenience and remote control, but ...

Smart homes have become increasingly complex over the past decade. From smart locks and video doorbells to security cameras and smart displays, there are a lot of moving pieces in the average smart ...

I’ve waited a decade to get a smart lock. Upon moving into a new apartment, the first thing I did was install the new Level Lock Pro. After a month of testing, it has been very much worth the wait.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As much as I hate to admit it, we need a universal remote control for our smart homes. The Ava Remote is as close ...

Smart homes now play a strong role in helping families manage daily life with less effort. Parents face tight schedules with work and school needs that leave little time for extra tasks. A smart home ...

Smart lights are a worthy investment and easy to install, but choosing the right bulbs requires planning. Here's what you need to know before converting your home to smart lights. For more than 10 ...

The integration of smart home technology has been influencing the real estate market in a big way. The National Association of Realtors cites not only that homes with IoT devices can increase property ...

Smart homes allow homeowners to remotely control devices such as lights, appliances, entertainment systems, thermostats, door locks and voice-activated smart assistants through internet connectivity.