Though it’s not strictly necessary, one way to keep Wi-Fi healthy is to put as many smart home accessories as possible on a separate network. There are a few reasons why, and different approaches ...

There are many ways to build a smart home, and Wi-Fi plays a role in all of them. But in addition to creating a smart home that doesn’t rely on the cloud, I’m trying my best to de-prioritize Wi-Fi ...

Start your smart home automations with simple rules and device support, so setup stays clear and upgrades stay easy.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The modern smart home was built on the 2.4GHz frequency, but is it time to move to a different Thread? The modern ...

Smart home automation can offer a sense of ease and cohesiveness. Having a smart home hub means your devices from different manufacturers are connected and can interact with each other via one home ...

Nearly every fixture and appliance in your home—from the lights, the HVAC system and even the coffeemaker—can be controlled remotely with a Wi-Fi connection and mobile device. But choosing the best ...

Wi-Fi smart bulbs are the weakest link in your smart home.

Let’s address the two-dozen little elephants in the room: Swapping all of my smart home devices to a new Wi-Fi network should not be as annoying as it is. I recently switched to a new router, which ...

Netgear has launched its most affordable Wi‑Fi 7 mesh system yet, the Orbi 370. The headline price is $350 for a router and two satellites, which is extremely competitive. A quick look at the specs, ...