It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Home Assistant, which gives the closest thing to the interconnected smart home marketing teams promised me. But the consortium behind Matter also promised things, ...

Home Assistant makes things far simpler. You have a single smart home hub that is capable of communicating with a huge range ...

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 ...

Have you ever imagined a home that anticipates your every need—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that syncs with the weather, or security systems that work seamlessly in the background?

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 ...

Pilotable remotely, compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, the Dreo 714S imposes a new vision of intelligent ...