Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

RIoT Technology is able to track home performance to better inform builders and homeowners about what offers the best return on investment. Smart home technology has been evolving rapidly, driven by ...

[Jeff Sandberg] has put a fair bit of effort into adding solar and battery storage with associated smarts to his home, but his energy usage statistics were incomplete. His solution was to read data ...

A smart electric meter at a National Grid customer’s home. Customers can track usage through the utility’s website. ALBANY — National Grid is in the process of installing so-called smart meters at the ...

The tall black rectangle looked sleek (if huge) in person with a pocket-style grip and a rather sizable display on the ...

Born and raised on Chicago’s Northwest Side, Steve Starobrat traded city life for the suburbs, buying a Prairie-style home in Elgin’s historic district. He’s lived in the house, originally built in ...

Two new smart locks from Lockin don't require batteries at all. They're a game changer for renters or apartment dwellers who can't run wires.

Designed by Hartmut Esslinger, Apple’s former chief designer, the V7 Max offers three options for biometric unlocking: finger ...