Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Amazon Echo's voice assistant Alexa is ever-present in the AI world. The Echo is the best-selling device on the market, and it boasts a variety of capabilities beyond what we could have imagined from ...

From its expansive ecosystem to the dreaded ‘by the way...’ pitch, here’s everything you should know before Amazon Alexa controls your smart home. From its expansive ecosystem to the dreaded ‘by the ...

Setting up and automating a smart home is easier than ever, as I found out when trying the Aqara ecosystem for the first time ...

Q: I’m interested in a new home security system. I have a hodgepodge of smart-home devices, but I haven’t managed to choose a home ecosystem yet, so I have some devices set up with Alexa, some with ...

The first step toward building a smart home is deciding which smart home platform to use. Google Home and Amazon Alexa are two of the best on the market, offering support for hundreds of third-party ...

It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart gadgets are becoming more common in our homes, and honestly, they're making life a lot easier. From turning off lights without getting ...

If you are considering setting up new home automation projects you might be interested in using the Raspberry Pi powered Home Assistant Yellow. Specifically designed to provide a solid foundation to ...

The leaders of Home Assistant declared 2023 the “Year of the Voice.” The goal was to let users of the DIY home automation platform “control Home Assistant in their own language.” It was a bold shot to ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient.