Our daily lives are now invaded by connected objects, smart appliances and other gadgets of varying degrees of usefulness. Our homes are no exception to this universal phenomenon, and are increasingly ...

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 ...

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 ...

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John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. To set up NFC tags with the smart devices, use the Shortcuts application in iOS and Home Assistant for Android. Open the app, go to the NFC ...

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. Pixabay, Asotac In recent years ...

A few changes in settings will make a world of difference in how you use your Nest and Google Home products. Here's what I do. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, ...