Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks ...

When life gets chaotic, it can be convenient to have all your smart home devices operating on the same wavelength. Achieving this sort of harmony sometimes requires a hub to consolidate the myriad ...

As everyday smart products become more advanced, they increasingly replace the “un-connected” objects of yore. Smart versions are available for a dizzying number of products, but they often require a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Setting up smart home automations can feel overwhelming, and at times, downright ridiculous. You might wonder if you really need a machine ...

Easy to set up and use, the Ezlo Plus can be the center of a smart home, but it lacks the across-the-board compatibility mainstream users will want. Looking to create a smart home empire by combining ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've decked your home out with smart LED lightbulbs, thermostats, and cameras, you're likely to find yourself looking for a centralized ...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Zigbee 4.0, an updated version of its wireless mesh networking standard with ...

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Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

The Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Control explains itself with the name. For $29.98, it sets out to be a catchall solution for remote access to a garage door complete with intelligent features. By ...

The Philips Hue light bulb lineup is often recognized as the best smart lighting you can buy for your house. But if you're new to the smart home game, there's one catch: you need a hub to set up and ...