I've been a smart home enthusiast for as long as I can remember. IoT devices have always piqued my interest, since connecting multiple devices to the network and controlling all of them remotely is ...

The recent disasters sweeping the nation, from the torrential floods in North Carolina to the fires still raging in Southern California, showed how vital it is to have an evacuation plan because you ...

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 ...

Smart home devices like video doorbells and smart locks are awesome upgrades, but the more you add to your house or rental, the more apps you have to juggle. That's annoying -- and the clutter those ...

Google admits that its Google Home app for managing smart home devices has not offered the best experience, and it now aims to change that. On Wednesday, alongside new Nest devices and an upcoming ...

Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

“Hey Google, set bedroom lamp to 50 percent.” Such stilted voice commands have been the stuff of smart home for years, but with Gemini for Home, Google is promising a smart home you can have an actual ...