It’s a good idea to install cameras in shaded spots, such as under eaves, to protect the lens from the glare of the sun and ...

As a smart home reviewer, I've tested dozens of smart devices. While many of these have flopped, I have a list of favorites ...

Creating an alarm on your smart speaker is common, whether you set it to wake you up in the morning or keep you on task during the day. For some, a standard alarm going off isn’t enough to get them ...

Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...

Google Home is developing a new workflow for setting up new devices. The interface is search-based, letting you look up a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Besides the ever-versatile smart speaker, some people start their smart home setups with a bright idea: the smart lightbulb, and for good ...

Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...

It was inconceivable back then that a home user could self-host a smart home hub, build it with the integrations, sensors, ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

Smart lights offer a colorful new way to illuminate your home and manage brightness. Here are my favorite picks, from bulbs to light strips.

Just like WiFi-enabled lights and plugs and locks, smart thermostats give you the ability to automate the temperature ...