Smart home devices seem to be everywhere, but all those gadgets need a way to talk to each other. You may have heard about Thread and wondered what it actually does. This post is here to help clear ...

Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...

Home Assistant is an open-source smart home platform. It’s a local server-based solution that runs on almost anything. It ...

Google will now back up Thread credentials stored on your Android phone or tablet. This will make it easier to add new Thread-enabled smart home devices to your Thread network at home. Your Thread ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

Smart home gadgets are designed to make life simpler. Forget to lock your front door? All you have to do is remotely log into the companion app on your smartphone and hit a button. That said, while ...

Connecting your Samsung Galaxy to smart home devices allows you to control lights, security systems, thermostats, and more from your phone. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set ...

The latest Matter update is here, but instead of shiny new device types, version 1.4.1 is all about behind-the-scenes improvements for you to get your smart home devices up and running with less ...

Ring video doorbells and security cameras garner praise for their ease of setup and day-to-day use, but if you stop at the last step in Ring’s basic installation routine, you’ll miss out on some of ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Moving out of and into a smart home requires a lot of attention to detail. This guide will help you through it.

Gemini for Home begins rollout as Google updates its smart home cameras and says goodbye to Google Assistant. Here's everything that's happening in October.