John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Turning your home into a smarter space can be surprisingly affordable. These under $50 gadgets bring automation, monitoring, ...

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 ...

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, ...

Amazon smart home gadgets featuring AI integration, voice control, and futuristic automation to transform your home into a connected paradise by 2026.

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 ...

Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

In recent years, Apple has made significant strides in the smart home industry, making it easier than ever for users to create a seamless, interconnected living space within the Apple ecosystem. With ...

If you have smart speakers throughout your house, you may be surprised to discover they're useful for way more than just ...

A digital key standard from the folks that brought you Matter, Aliro introduces a universal system for smart locks.

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