These products offer convenient home enhancements, such as control and safety sensors that work without setup, a smart lock that charges itself, and blinds that automatically shield you from the sun.

Convincing your elderly relatives to adopt home security technology can be difficult enough, but what do you choose when they're interested? Aging in place means giving senior relatives as much ...

Smart home devices compatible with the Matter standard have garnered most of our attention lately, but the compelling features in the latest generation of Z-Wave chips convinced the IoT developer ...

Smart homes are evolving beyond lights and cameras. These five unusual gadgets can change how you wake, sleep, and even play at home.

If you’re seeking to automate your nighttime routine, play music via voice commands or check who’s knocking at your door without rising from your sofa, you may want to consider adding a few smart home ...

The SwitchBot Hub 3 smart home controller is now available for purchase. The Matter-capable device is quite different than other smart home hubs we’ve tested, starting with its rotary knob that can ...

Have you ever felt like your smart home setup is more chaotic than convenient? With countless devices, apps, and cloud services vying for your attention, managing it all can feel overwhelming. Enter ...

Several devices I tested this year won spots around my home: Here's why they stayed and if they can help you, too. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his ...

While it's true that Home Assistant runs on a Raspberry Pi, once you start adding integrations, the SBC soon gets outmatched.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home devices are not just for the inside of your house — they can also enhance outdoor spaces. Whether you have a backyard, patio, or ...

As Amazon kicks off its extended Black Friday Week, a wave of smart entertainment gear is showing off just how far home technology has come in 2025. Screens are bigger, audio is sharper, connectivity ...

Recycling is fine, but when you can put an unused device back into service, that’s even better. Maybe you’re treating someone, or yourself, to a new iPad this ...