Understanding the smart home ecosystem, with insights on the IoT future and home automation trends shaping connected, intelligent living in 2025 and beyond.

The classic smart plug is a simple affair, a plug-in device that can automate and schedule on-off features for whatever you plug into it, like a lamp, coffeemaker or fountain. Emporia's model is a plug (15A) that goes a step beyond with its in-depth energy management functions, helping you save on electricity use.

As 75% of older adults plan to age in place, smart home devices are becoming essential safety tools — preventing falls, managing complex medications and giving caregivers peace of mind from a distance.

Google Home is rapidly expanding the devices it supports, but setting it up isn't always straightforward. Here's how to fix some common problems.

As Amazon kicks off its extended Black Friday Week, a wave of smart entertainment gear is showing off just how far home technology has come in 2025. Screens are bigger, audio is sharper, connectivity is faster,

From doorbells to vacuums, these smart home devices are designed to streamline your day-to-day, and many of them are on sale for Black Friday.

A grounded take on home automation that cuts through the hype and highlights gear that genuinely improves comfort, security, and routine.

After 15 years of testing connected devices, these are the gadgets that have become an essential part of daily life

How do you feel about your smart home devices? If you're like many Americans, you may have a love/fear relationship with them. Love for the convenience they bring to your life, and fear that they may leave you vulnerable to privacy threats. Contractor ...

Protect your home from cyber attacks with smart appliance security. Learn IoT hacking prevention tips and use advanced home security tech to stay safe.