Your home doesn't need an advanced degree to be smart. These devices will turn it into a high-tech haven through the miracle of modern innovation.

If you have old smart home devices you are replacing or don't use, I have the ways to give them new life and purpose.

A smart home designed around rules like “always leave the porch light in the on position” might work for you and maybe a few ...

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 ...

There's no need to toss that old iPad into a drawer, never to be seen again. There are a lot of ways you can use one, ...

IKEA continues its foray into smart home devices with the launch of a Google Matter-ready hub called DIRIGERA and a new IKEA Home smart app. With the new device and app, the Swedish company is ...

From opening your garage door as you drive up to arming your security system when you leave, a geofence can make your smart ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

Govee’s new Smart Plug Outlet Extender is now available in the US, combining six outlets, two USB ports, and an RGB night light.

Most smart home devices will work just fine on any platform if you are willing to jump through a couple of hoops. But there are a few pieces of hardware out there that, for various reasons, provide a ...

A new Home View and a bit of ‘jiggle mode’ make the HomeKit app more usable, but there’s still a long way to go Apple’s Home app has always felt like an afterthought. Probably because it was. Apple ...

The basic controls of smart light switches involve an on and off function. Additional desirable options may include the ...