Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient.

After more than a decade of accumulating smart plugs, speakers and sensors, I realized parts of my setup were quietly ...

This conditional automation is a good example of why Home Assistant’s automations are so much better than simpler platforms ...

Smart home tech brands will often label everything as "AI," but not all of it will actually be. Conversational voice ...

If you love tinkering, ESPHome is a fantastic way to build custom smart home devices. This open-source firmware framework ...

LG will debut its CLOiD home robot at CES 2026, highlighting its push toward intelligent home automation and a future where ...

According to a 2025 Bankrate study, routine home repairs and maintenance average more than $8,800 a year. To absorb some of that cost, a growing number of homeowners are relying on home warranties, ...

Homeowners and car owners have at least one thing in common — rising insurance premiums. Auto insurance has gone up more than 11% in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ...