Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

More sense than money.

A glossary for smart home newcomers.

Start your smart home automations with simple rules and device support, so setup stays clear and upgrades stay easy.

Big upgrades don't always require big purchases. These compact home gadgets quietly improve safety, convenience, and efficiency without breaking your budget.

IKEA smart home gear delivers stable control and $10 sensors, with Matter compatibility so you can grow the system over time.

It was a banner year for smart home products, and the big trends I saw weren’t about new product categories; they were about bringing better features and lower prices to smart home staples such as ...

Highline Internet reports that smart home devices consume bandwidth even when idle, impacting internet speed; solutions ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have to cost the earth.

Smart home devices don't usually lose support unexpectedly, unless something drastic happens, such as a company collapsing.