After testing hundreds of smart home devices, I rounded up the best options to get started with your smart home without breaking the bank.

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

If you’re seeking to automate your nighttime routine, play music via voice commands or check who’s knocking at your door without rising from your sofa, you may want to consider adding a few smart home ...

Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

Google LLC today refreshed its smart home portfolio with several new devices and an artificial intelligence assistant called Gemini for Home. Gemini for Home is set to replace Google Assistant in the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart device technology has grown enormously in recent years, and there's always something new to make life easier. It's even possible to ...

Affordable smart home devices seamlessly connected to create a budget-friendly, automated living space that enhances convenience, security, and energy efficiency. Pixabay, cloudlynx In 2025, the smart ...

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 ...

Before splurging on new smart home devices, I considered giving several existing devices in my home a second chance. Often deemed dumb devices, lights, TVs, air conditioners, kettles, or chargers ...

The 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie "Smart House" introduced me and my entire generation to an intelligent, connected house with AI assistants performing daily tasks. Today, that vision is closer ...

Ikea is known for having everything you could possibly want or need for your home, and that includes smart home gadgets. Smart home devices connect your home to the internet of things, allowing you to ...

The new "Vivint for Builders" platform gives home builders a turnkey smart home solution by managing system design, ...