Smart home device maker Futurehome is forcing its customers’ hands by suddenly requiring a subscription for basic functionality of its products. Launched in 2016, Futurehome’s Smarthub is marketed as ...

First reported by ARS, Futurehome, a company known for its smart home hubs, has announced a new requirement for users of its Smarthub II device. Owners must now pay an annual subscription fee of ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...

Google currently offers two smart displays: the second-generation Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max. The Google Nest Hub is the better overall smart display thanks to its compact design and Soli radar sensor.

Samsung’s latest smart home hub piles on features—including unique tools like a wireless phone charger and an onboard action button—making for an affordable and easy-to-use smart home solution. It’s ...

The newest SmartThings hub can also charge your smartphone and find your keys — plus it’s a Matter controller and Thread border router. But there’s no support for Z-Wave, and too many features are ...