Proprietary hubs are convenient — until they're not.

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 ...

The AI chatbots are coming for your smart home. Both Alexa+ and Gemini for Home are now rolling out to users who've opted in ...

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 ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. Technology can enhance a home's comfort, energy management, ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

HGTV Smart Home 2026 is a newly built poolside paradise near Orlando, Florida. Sweepstakes winner will get the house, ...

Apple has ceded ground to competitors in smart home hardware for years. Amazon and Google have launched more than 40 smart ...

Discover effective strategies to enhance your home’s value through key renovations, energy upgrades, and smart tech ...