Manufacturer apps exist for good reasons—firmware updates, advanced features, and detailed controls. For everyday use, though ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

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 ...

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

IKEA continues its foray into smart home devices with the launch of a Google Matter-ready hub called DIRIGERA and a new IKEA Home smart app. With the new device and app, the Swedish company is ...

Compare Tizen, Google TV, and webOS to find the best smart TV OS. Learn key features, app support, and smart home integration ...

I know some people think that a lot of smart home tech is frivolous, and some of it is, I’ll agree, but there are certain things that make daily life a little better. For example, I have security ...

A new Home View and a bit of ‘jiggle mode’ make the HomeKit app more usable, but there’s still a long way to go Apple’s Home app has always felt like an afterthought. Probably because it was. Apple ...

As 75% of older adults plan to age in place, smart home devices are becoming essential safety tools — preventing falls, ...