Do you have an old tablet tucked away in a drawer somewhere? It's easy to turn it into a control panel for your smart home ...

A smart home that respects your privacy.

If you're a Google Home user, pay attention because Google just released several new features you'll want to know about. The spring Home update gives you a better way to see your cameras, more ...

Smart home devices or apps acting up? I've been there: Here's what I do to get things working right. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over ...

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 ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

Until recently, my smart home setup was in chaos. After years of testing, buying, and upgrading to the latest smart home gadgets in an attempt to make my life easier, it became a bloated mess that was ...

I’m a creature of habit, and nothing gets my endorphins flowing like daily smart home routines that run like clockwork. Over the years, I’ve set up an elaborate array of smart automations that control ...

If your smart home still feels more like a smart-ish home, make it your mission to make 2026 the year everything starts running as smoothly as it should. Between a genuine push by Big Tech to make the ...