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

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home ...

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.

These products promise practical home upgrades, including control and safety sensors that don’t require setup, a self-charging lock, and blinds that automatically block the sun from your eyes.

Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...

Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

Imagine turning your old, “dumb” appliances into intelligent, Wi-Fi-enabled devices that respond to your voice, phone, or automation rules. Sounds futuristic, right? With the ESP8266 microcontroller, ...

Presence sensors can be used with smart homes, not just to trigger when a light turns on. They can still do that, but you can ...

The smart home has been drifting into a world of interoperability lately that I never would have expected just a few years ...

CSA announces plans for a “public event designed to accelerate industry collaboration, networking, and showcase the ...

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to check for all the gaps.