A recent CNET survey found that high energy bills are a source of stress for 78% of American adults, and investing in a smart thermostat could help you take control of your energy usage. Smart ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

If your smart home still feels more like a smart-ish home, make it your mission to make 2026 the year everything starts running as smoothly as it should. Between a genuine push by Big Tech to make the ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...

LG is getting serious about the smart home with the launch of the ThinQ ON — a Matter, Thread, and Wi-Fi-enabled hub with an AI-powered voice assistant on board. LG is getting serious about the smart ...

Skipping over the smart home has become something of a tradition during Apple’s more recent keynotes, but signs are growing that Apple won’t be giving short shrift to its home products much longer.