After testing Thread, Zigbee, and Matter, here's how I'm building my smart home differently ...

Slowly but surely, many of us are remaking our homes with smart devices. At the top of the list for many are smart thermostats, which offer benefits like automatically adjusting your home's heating ...

Got a spare PC? How to open-source your smart home - for free ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the biggest selling points of smart plugs, smart coffee makers, or smart blinds is their remote control capability. Gone are the days ...

Technology has become deeply integrated into everyday life. From smartphones and smart speakers to connected thermostats and wearable devices, people interact with smart technology throughout the day, ...

Want to use your Amazon Music subscription with Alexa devices? We’ll explain what you need to know here. One of the main ...

If you have old smart home devices you are replacing or don't use, I have the ways to give them new life and purpose. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...