Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

Tethral, a new platform from a former AI safety researcher, connects smart devices across every brand and lets ...

If you have been in the smart home world for any length of time, you may have some older gear that doesn’t support Matter, such as older Zigbee sensors, Z-Wave thermostats, and IR remotes for ceiling ...

Smart plugs are an easy way to upgrade basic appliances, and some of the most practical examples are already sitting in your ...

Spring clean your connected junk.

Lower electricity bills smart with energy-saving tools. Learn how smart plugs, smart thermostats, and home energy monitoring apps help manage power use and optimize TOU scheduling.

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.

Why settle for less when an old Kindle has what you need and more?

Recycling is fine, but when you can put an unused device back into service, that’s even better. Maybe you’re treating someone, or yourself, to a new iPad this season. If so, here’s a smart way to ...