We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. This past March, Google announced that a new Yale-made lock was inbound, with availability now kicking off.

Yale’s latest Smart Lock no longer bears the “Nest” tag, but Google Home still prefers it over other options. For the first time, it’s supported by just about any smart home ecosystem with Matter, an ...

The Matter standard gives the new lock compatibility with platforms like Apple Home and Alexa, but the real value lies in its connections to the Nest Doorbell. Not only does the new oval design look a ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With every passing year, smart home technology firmly roots itself into another part of your home and shows you the convenience behind ...

Smart locks vary widely in terms of which smart home ecosystems they work with. Before you buy, make sure you have read this ...

With support for Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit–including Apple’s ‘home key’ NFC tech that works with the iPhone and Apple Watch–this new Plus version of the Schlage Encode addresses the ...

Google is officially retiring the 2013 Nest Protect smart smoke and CO2 alarm. A similar product from First Alert is launching in its place, with full support in the Google Home app and ...

After spending a bit of time in Public Preview, Google is rolling out its Google Home extension for the Gemini app to everyone. This will allow you to control smart home devices using Gemini, ...

GOOGLE has upgraded its virtual Gemini assistant for your home – and you can ask it to fix the dishwasher, find out when your kids went to sleep, and even whether you left the car door open. The ...