Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

In today's connected world, technology is transforming how we live, work, and interact with our homes. Modern living gadgets are designed to make daily routines more convenient, enhance home security, ...

Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Inside our homes, though, Amazon Alexa has become the most popular virtual assistant in the US and around the world, as a widely adopted virtual ...

In another loss for early smart home adopters, Logitech has announced that it will brick all Pop switches on October 15. In August of 2016, Logitech launched Pop switches, which provide quick access ...

If you're considering upgrading to a smart home, one barrier you might encounter iscost. Some products can cost you hundreds of dollars, whether that's a thermostat or a doorbell with a built-in ...