After more than a decade of accumulating smart plugs, speakers and sensors, I realized parts of my setup were quietly ...

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.

The Smart Home: It's a place that anticipates your needs and empowers you to fine-tune your environment. That's the pitch, at least. Putting it all together isn't a smooth ride, but the right setup ...

As smart home technology has progressed over the last five years, the interconnectedness of devices has been the central draw. The ability to tie your household lights to your front door, or to ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

Whether you’re looking for a central hub for your smart home, an easy way to keep track of your daily tasks, or just want to stream TV shows while in your kitchen, a smart display is a wise choice.

How smart are “smart home” devices if you can’t install them? Or, if like 55% of Americans, you can’t troubleshoot them when issues come up? The smart home industry is projected to be worth $151 ...

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Worried about losing control during a Wi-Fi outage? See the smart home tech that stays reliable and functional without the ...

When it comes to demonstrating the power, flexibility, and foundation of free and open-source software, look no further than Home Assistant. This isn’t just another open-source project; it’s the ...