Follow my walkthrough on thermostat installs to learn about wiring, Wi-Fi and how you can do this project yourself.

The smart home is, despite the name, usually pretty stupid. For all the talk of ecosystems and cross-platform standards, all too often home automation simply turns our phones into fancy remotes, ...

Upgrading to a smart lock is a DIY project -- if you know what you're doing. These steps will explain what instruction manuals leave out.

Many smart devices have become a year-round staple in modern homes. You use your smart speaker on the daily as it's ready to play your favorite tunes or answer queries regardless of the season. Your ...

Got a spare PC? How I turned mine into an open-source smart home hub for free ...

You've picked up your first set of smart light bulbs, and now you want to get started with set up. Thankfully, this process is super easy and takes minimal time to learn. The way to connect a smart ...

Set your home up for immediate success.

For those going all in with the Apple ecosystem, HomeKit is what ties your smart home together. It provides a common interface for connected lights, thermostats, and everything in between. Smart plugs ...

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There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...

Discover a new way to power outdoor floodlights. The Channel Master Pro-Floodlight uses patented Coax-Power™ technology to deliver low-voltage DC power over standard RG6 coaxial cable, allowing ...

Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock has appeared on the company’s global ...