We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Setting up smart home automations can feel overwhelming, and at times, downright ridiculous. You might wonder if you really need a machine ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

You can use your Amazon Fire TV Stick to control other smart devices in your home, such as the lights or a thermostat. Do ...

Plain-jane bulbs are so yesterday. Smart lights are in, not only because they're one of the easiest ways to enter the world of smart home tech, but also because they're one of the most affordable.

Apple’s smart home efforts have been pretty meager so far – there’s the Home app and the HomeKit platform … and, well, that’s about it. But that might all be about to change with the introduction of a ...

Chinese smart home specialist Aqara has just officially taken the covers off of the Doorbell Camera Hub G410, a device first teased back in January at CES 2025. The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is ...

Apple's long-awaited smart home hub could be available as soon as the end of this year, according to the latest report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Rumors surrounding Apple's smart home hub began ...