So, you’ve got a bunch of smart gadgets lying around, and you want to get them all talking to each other without a hassle? The Smart Life app is pretty popular for this. But what if you want to manage ...

No disrespect to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, but voice control still has its quirks and sometimes it’s easier to control your various smart home devices using your PC instead. But the degree to ...

When I first set up Home Assistant, I was amazed at how much I could integrate into a single dashboard. It didn't matter whether the devices were Alexa-enabled, HomeKit, Google Home, or ...

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 ...

I've been a smart home enthusiast for as long as I can remember. IoT devices have always piqued my interest, since connecting multiple devices to the network and controlling all of them remotely is ...

If you've been feeling bored by your smart home and its current routines too, keep reading. These are ways to configure the ...

Homey’s new Matter Bridge app pulls Zigbee, Z Wave, 433 MHz, and IR devices into Apple Home, letting HomeKit control older ...

Google appears to have nixed a feature that allowed users to “call home” to their Google smart speakers and displays from ...

Surfshark has published a study titled Smart Home Privacy Checker which looks at smart home devices and the significant privacy issues they raise. Tech giants Amazon ...

If managing a growing list of apps for your smart home feels overwhelming, try these top practices to keep everything organized and under control. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 ...

A new Apple framework makes it easy for developers of smart home apps to help cut your electricity bills. While EnergyKit is currently limited to thermostats and EV chargers, it’s the first step ...