My smart home had to take a different path to find its true self.

The smart home vision is a bold one, but it doesn’t appeal to everyone. “Some people just want a light switch,” as a colleague recently put it. But many of the drawbacks of a modern smart home can be ...

One connected lock does not a smart home make. If you want to get serious with home automation, start with a smart home platform. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a ...

As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and vacuums — we break down exactly what makes a home ‘smart’ and help you decide if it’s the ...

Understanding the seamless communication within a smart home ecosystem where IoT devices and home automation trends connect to create an intelligent, efficient living space. Pixabay, cloudlynx Smart ...

If you dream of a futuristic smart home with motion-sensing smart lights, a smart thermostat that learns your habits or a smart security system that can tell the difference between your dog and a ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...