I’ve been reviewing smart lighting for years. Here are tips on how to prep, what to choose, and the smart lights that work ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...

Building a smart home is easier than ever, but building a smart home that meets your expectations is a little trickier. Much of the time, your smart home’s trajectory is determined by the very first ...

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 ...

Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

If you’re not sure where to begin with turning your home into a smart home, you might want to consider this deal on the Amazon Smart Plug. Smart plugs are an excellent beginner smart home device.

Generative AI is hitting your smart speakers and displays, reigniting the rivalry between Amazon and Google in the smart home arena. Here's how their next-gen voice assistants stack up. I’m PCMag’s ...

If you want smart plugs that work out of the box without the frustration, get these. Your sanity will thank you.” ...

Reddit communities are a great place to get real user opinions on smart home devices and setups. Popular smart home devices ...

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to accomplish that.

The potential for generative AI and large language models to take the complexity out of the smart home, making it easier to set up, use, and manage connected devices, is compelling. So is the promise ...