As a smart home user, you've probably heard multiple mentions of Thread, Zigbee, and Matter from different companies, and ...

Overwhelmed by all the automation possibilities your smart gadgets offer? You're not alone. Here are three I find useful and ...

Imagine walking into your home after a long day, and the lights automatically adjust to your preferred brightness, your favorite playlist starts playing softly in the background, and the thermostat ...

Google LLC today refreshed its smart home portfolio with several new devices and an artificial intelligence assistant called Gemini for Home. Gemini for Home is set to replace Google Assistant in the ...

Learn how Thread border routers connect your low-power mesh network to Wi-Fi, and discover which everyday devices already ...

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 ...

Set yourself up for success by ditching Wi-Fi where possible.

Your old iPad or Android tablet can be your new smart home panel - here's how ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

In 2023, the average U.S. home had 17 devices connected to its internet service, three of which were smart home devices. With so many connected devices that require reliable internet speeds, ...