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

Not crazy about talking to Siri, Alexa or Gemini? You can easily create a voice assistant-free smart home with these tricks.

To create your guest network, open the Google Home app on your mobile device, whether an iPhone or an Android device, as the ...

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 ...

The smart home has come a long way since the days of clap-on lighting. Now that so many of the household items and appliances we use every day are equipped for Wi-Fi, people want more — the ability to ...

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, ...

If you're considering upgrading to a smart home, one barrier you might encounter is cost. Some products can cost you hundreds ...

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.

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...

CSA announces plans for a “public event designed to accelerate industry collaboration, networking, and showcase the real-world impact of interoperable IoT solutions” ...