Zigbee costs more upfront, but it's the only smart home standard that scales without new apps.

Smart bulbs are convenient until someone turns off the wall switch or your home loses power. Some bulbs activate at full ...

You might be surprised how much a weekend of DIY can improve your smart home. These upgrades could save time, boost security, ...

The new Apple Home Collection's minimalist design and simple setup have convinced me to invest in some smart home tech.

With seasonal sales, like Amazon Prime Day coming soon, now is a great time to start or upgrade your smart home setup, especially if you’re on a budget. Just a few years ago, a single security camera, ...

Beginning his professional journey in the tech industry in 2018, Yash spent over three years as a Software Engineer. After that, he shifted his focus to empowering readers through informative and ...

I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions, which always struck this cynic as a perfect example of setting oneself up to fail. But I’ve got a resolution for 2026, one on which I’ve already made ...

Matter 1.6 and Product Security 1.1 updates make it easier for you to set up your smart home. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) dropped two notable updates that work in concert at its annual ...

The first device I added to my smart home was a light bulb. It seemed like the safest possible place to start. I could turn it on from anywhere, put it on a schedule, and eventually work it into ...

Ayush Pande is a PC hardware and gaming writer. When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with his head stuck inside a PC or tinkering with a server operating system. Besides computing, ...

Commentary: Apple's focus on simplicity and ease of setup solves my biggest gripe with almost all smart home tech so far.

Apple has a long-standing habit of letting other companies test a new product category for a few years before swooping in ...