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

When it comes to upgrading to a smart home, the choices can be overwhelming. Consider these tips to make the process ...

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

What Is a Smart Home? (And Why Integration Matters) A smart home isn’t about stuffing your house with gadgets you have to ...

Not another damn light bulb. That’s what you might be thinking if you’ve been following smart-home tech for the past decade or, indeed, building out your own fortress of missed connections. The first ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and ...

This security system is entry-level in every sense of the word, and it’s only appropriate to serve the most basic of security needs. I suppose if I was looking for a no-frills, absolutely basic ...

A snappier, local-first smart home.

If you’re seeking to automate your nighttime routine, play music via voice commands or check who’s knocking at your door without rising from your sofa, you may want to consider adding a few smart home ...