Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

The clue is in the name.

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

Smart doesn't have to mean cloud-based ...

I picked Aqara’s Smart Lock U400 and Roborock’s Saros Rover robot vacuum as the overall best smart home gadgets from CES 2026 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and ...

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 ...

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

IFTTT stands for, “if this, then that.” It’s terminology often used in programming, allowing software to chain together functions and perform certain tasks if other tasks are detected. For example, if ...

The Benefits of Smart Locks for Modern Home Security Austin, Aruba – January 4, 2026 / Diamond Locksmith / In today’s fast-paced world, home security has become a top priority for many homeowners.

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 ...