Naturally, you’ll need a Home Assistant server for this to work. The platform is free and open-source, and runs on just about ...

My favorite home security tips will keep your family safe while making your home both welcoming and spooky for Halloween.

Halloween decorations are easy with HomeKit. Use indoor and outdoor smart plugs plus automations and scenes to power lights, inflatables, and effects.

This exploration will expose the fundamental flaws underlying the modern smart home concept and identify specific devices ...

Buddy Punch reports many U.S. workers struggle to utilize paid time off (PTO) due to cultural pressures and fear of falling ...

Instead of selling a standalone home security system, Tapo by TP-Link takes a more granular approach. It offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor cameras, plus door/window sensors, motion detectors ...

After three days roaming the hallowed halls of CEDIA Expo 2025, here are our picks for “Best in Show” for home theater systems. Every year, in early September, the top manufacturers of CI (custom ...

Not all pricey home security add-ons actually add to home safety. Here are the most useless devices you can safely skip on to simplify your kit. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in ...

A lithium-ion battery in a remote-controlled car is being blamed for sparking a three-alarm house fire in Milton on Sunday. Strafford County dispatchers received a call from the area of 36 Charles St.

After previously being limited to Cameras and Automations, the Google Home web app now lets you control other smart “Devices.” This new tab in the navigation rail was previewed in June. Visually, it ...

Ecobee is expanding its security system integrations with new Apple Home support, all for the same monthly fee. Users of the Ecobee Smart Thermostat who use the Ecobee Smart Security feature now can ...