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In the age of smart homes, hubs, and total integration, the right lighting is often overlooked. While it’s definitely more fun to fiddle with your smart fridge or HD video-equipped doorbell, perfectly ...

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If you’re even moderately interested in DIY home automation, you’ve likely run across the name “Z-Wave” at some point. And then you probably wondered, “What the hell is a Z-Wave?!” Z-Wave does not ...

Most people think of a home security system and smart home appliances as disparate products, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The majority of modern home security systems integrate with ...

Piper’s easy installation makes it great for renters, but I couldn’t rely on receiving push notifications every time, even when I had alerts inside the app. The best smart-home systems are modular, ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Aeotec announced its Smart Home Hub 2 at the IFA tech show this week, marking the end of an era. The ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In the age of smart homes, hubs, and total integration, the right lighting is often overlooked. While it's definitely more fun to fiddle with ...