Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

Not crazy about talking to Siri, Alexa or Gemini? You can easily create a voice assistant-free smart home with these tricks.

The weirdest smart home device I own is the Aqara Cube controller. The official product page describes it as "a fun and easy ...

When it comes to demonstrating the power, flexibility, and foundation of free and open-source software, look no further than Home Assistant. This isn’t just another open-source project; it’s the ...

I picked Aqara’s Smart Lock U400 and Roborock’s Saros Rover robot vacuum as the overall best smart home gadgets from CES 2026 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Benefits of Smart Locks for Modern Home Security Austin, Aruba – January 4, 2026 / Diamond Locksmith / In today’s fast-paced world, home security has become a top priority for many homeowners.

Even if your old smart bulbs have lost access to their smart features, they can be used as traditional bulbs, with smart ...

IFTTT stands for, “if this, then that.” It’s terminology often used in programming, allowing software to chain together functions and perform certain tasks if other tasks are detected. For example, if ...

Smart home gadgets are designed to make life simpler. Forget to lock your front door? All you have to do is remotely log into the companion app on your smartphone and hit a button. That said, while ...