Tech enthusiasts love to imagine a home where lights adjust automatically, the smart thermostat warms the house before your feet hit the floor, and a voice assistant reminds you of your first meeting.

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 ...

Understanding the smart home ecosystem, with insights on the IoT future and home automation trends shaping connected, ...

The great thing about smart home technology isn't just that you can turn the lights off without getting out of bed, but that you don't have to turn them off at all. With Google Home, you can harness ...

Samsung has formally announced several features coming to the SmartThings app. The most notable feature is a Routine Creation Assistant that lets you create routines with natural language. Other ...

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

Consumers new to the smart home market are far closer to the mainstream consumer than to the early smart home adopter, who is often a product champion. For example, 30% of “newbies” (those who own 1-2 ...

Step 1 (Activation): Turn on all smart plugs (tree, outside lights, wax warmer). Step 2 (Interior Lights): Set inside strips ...

Smart locks offer capabilities far beyond simple keyless entry. Modern smart locks carry intelligent features that enhance ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...