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Setting up a smart home device is easier than ever, especially with well-crafted apps. But users still run into problems with connections, settings or even turning on -- especially when using multiple ...

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 ...

As a smart home reviewer, I've tested dozens of smart devices. While many of these have flopped, I have a list of favorites that I simply can't let go of. As such, I thoroughly recommend them to ...

With Matter and Thread, the smart home is experiencing a new start, and an upswing. We take a look back at Apple's history in ...

It might not grab as many headlines as Apple Intelligence or satellite messaging, but both the Apple Home app and the HomeKit standards underpinning it continue to be upgraded on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home devices are not just for the inside of your house — they can also enhance outdoor spaces. Whether you have a backyard, patio, or ...

Affordable smart home devices seamlessly connected to create a budget-friendly, automated living space that enhances convenience, security, and energy efficiency. Pixabay, cloudlynx In 2025, the smart ...

Matter 1.4.2 enhances experiences by focusing on security and efficiency. Improvements cover Wi-Fi-only commissioning and scene management. The update sets the stage for the Matter 1.5 release this ...

"Alexa, tell the family that dinner is ready." With Amazon offering just about everything from books to sports equipment, it’s no wonder they’re the place to go for smart home devices. With Amazon ...

A new operating system is on its way from Apple according to rumors, and it will be called the 'homeOS' which will power two reported devices that will be meant for its reinforcement of smart home ...

When you're setting up your new Alexa device, there are three spots you should never put it. Here's why -- and what places ...