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.

Echo, Nest, Ring, Philips Hue, Arlo — we rank the best smart home devices of 2026 by category, with buying advice and Amazon links for every pick.

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Detail of an Apple HomePod smart speaker, taken on February 19, 2018. (Photo by Neil ...

If you’re still running Apple Home on the old HomeKit architecture, this is your final reminder: Apple’s migration deadline is tomorrow, February 10. Here’s how to update. Back in October 2022, with ...

Update your Home app today or you may lose access to your smart home devices. Update your Home app today or you may lose access to your smart home devices. If you haven’t yet updated to the new Apple ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Only Thread-based Wemo devices and those configured in Apple HomeKit will remain functional after January 31st.

The Apple Watch is more than just a timepiece—it’s a versatile device designed to enhance your health, productivity, and connectivity. Whether you’re a first-time user or upgrading to the latest model ...

Giving a child an Apple Watch can offer extra peace of mind and tools that promote independence in a controlled way. Apple’s Family Setup feature makes it possible for a kid to use an Apple Watch ...

Apple users know the feeling: with most products, everything runs like clockwork. The iPhone? Close to perfect. The Mac? Has been running for years. AirPods? Magical. But with Apple’s HomeKit smart ...

My history using a smart home setup has brought a lot of frustration over the years. There are times it’s worked well, but I’ve also experienced plenty of unreliability, and even times when product ...

Getting your house set up with smart tech can seem a bit much at first, right? Like, where do you even start? Apple HomeKit is a pretty solid way to get things going, especially if you’re already ...