Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in assistant powered by artificial intelligence (AI), ...

Old Amazon Echo speakers aren't necessarily obsolete as they grow old, as they can be added into a larger Amazon Echo ...

Want to build a smart home in 2026 but don't know where to start? This step-by-step guide covers choosing an ecosystem, best starter devices, automations, and security.

Smart devices can be integrated into your home set-up in all sorts of clever and creative ways. These smart button tips will make your life easier.

Google started out as a search engine, so nobody ever expected it to be directly competing with Amazon, an online retailer, in the smart home market.

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Smart garage door openers offer many benefits, but installation can be tough. This picks make it a cinch to add voice and ...

So after reviewing, buying and installing my fair share of smart lighting solutions over the years, I can confidently say ...

Your Apple Home setup probably works well. The problem is everything else in the house. That Echo on the kitchen counter, the ...

At this point, we’ve all heard about how a smart home can clean itself, keep itself warm or cool, and keep watch for you, but did you know that it’s also “smart” enough to help you set the perfect ...