Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...

It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...

Building a smart home begins with selecting the right ecosystem, and two prominent contenders in this space are Home Assistant and Homey Pro. Both platforms offer distinct features, advantages, and ...

Look, I'm an Apple guy through and through. I've had an iPhone for nearly 10 years. I write on a MacBook, my iPad lives on the couch, and yeah, I wear an Apple Watch daily. HomeKit should've been the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Despite being one of the most transformative technologies of the last decade, the ultimate smart home has remained but a dream for most ...

As we set out to build smarter homes, another part of our lives becomes reliant on the internet. From the dumb home devices we upgrade with a smart plug to the smart speakers that respond to our voice ...

Google Assistant isn't what it used to be, and Gemini is something entirely different. Can these two coincide to fix the current state of the smart home? Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a ...