Today's home security devices are smart, easy to use and offer safety when aging in place -- these reasons will help you convince your relatives to adopt them.

I began replacing the devices around my home, one by one, with all different kinds of open hardware, rather than the ...

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 ...

Older adults increasingly are embracing “smart home” technology to age in place as burnout continues to affect family caregivers.

About one in four Americans are at least 60 years old, and this group now outnumbers children in 11 states and in nearly half of all U.S. counties. Technological advancements are needed to serve a ...

The idea of retirement conjures up images of spending time with grandkids, travel or dedicating time to your favorite hobbies. One important part of enjoying your golden years is living comfortably in ...

Good news if you’re in the market for your first smart thermostat: You don’t have to break the bank for a feature-rich model.

Amazon, Target and Walmart are all kicking off big sales this week. Each store is offering steep discounts on smart home technology, but those products don’t always lead to instant savings. Other WRAL ...

Discover the best smart home sensors you need in 2025, from motion to temperature, and learn how these smart home essentials ...

“Our Honeywell Home ElitePRO smart thermostat is precision engineered to elevate home comfort and integrates smart home and ...

Experts share quick tips for enhancing your digital security. Imagine your thermostat kicking up to 100 degrees or music suddenly blasting in your home. These are some of the new ways experts say ...