Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

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Thinking about adding some smarts to your home’s light fixtures? In our latest blog post, we dive into the world of smart ...

Available now, the iDevices Instinct ($99.95) is a single-pole switch with dual far-field microphones, audio technology (including a microspeaker) from Soen Audio, an LED light ring that lights up ...

For anybody with an Alexa smart home, meaning they likely have a number of Echo smart speakers, smart plugs, smart lights, and other devices that work with Alexa, iDevices announced a really neat ...

One of the problems with smart homes is the variety of different devices and software you need to automate different parts of your house. iDevice is aiming to simplify the smart home experience with ...

15+ powerful Alexa commands you should start using at home (no subscriptions required) ...

Leviton has this week introduced its second generation of light switches and dimmers all of which support Alexa, Hey Google, Apple HomeKit and IFTTT integration and take the form of four new products ...

Smart technology offers convenience and efficiency at every turn, and smart light switches are no exception. The ability to control light switches either by app or voice allows you to save energy, ...