Dumb tech can still be part of your smart home.

Smart plugs can be a real advantage for any home. Being able to automate a part of your life can make your day more efficient. Smart plugs can be controlled from your phone or through smart home ...

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 ...

Can something be both smart and dumb? It sounds like a philosophical question, but I’m talking about smart devices that really didn’t need that connectivity. I’m not being a Luddite here — most smart ...

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 season. If so, here’s a smart way to ...

Ikea is known for having everything you could possibly want or need for your home, and that includes smart home gadgets. Smart home devices connect your home to the internet of things, allowing you to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In 1999, the Disney Channel introduced a generation of kids and their long-suffering parents to the concept of a smart house. In the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With the emergence of smart technologies and seamless pairing of devices across apps, gadgets for garages and workshops are all the hype these ...