Say goodbye to (some) smart home woes. New user-facing features are coming to Matter that will make it easier than ever to set up your smart home and circumvent some of the more finicky, frustrating ...

Smart homes are often marketed as the next major leap in domestic convenience, with spaces that automatically adjust lighting ...

Setting up smart home automations can feel overwhelming, and at times, downright ridiculous. You might wonder if you really need a machine that can open your blinds for you if your own two hands can ...

Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...

The first step to your smart home is getting your app set up. If you're using Google, setting up Google Home is a five minute process. December 29, 2023 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a ...

Connecting older or cheaper smart home devices to your Wi-Fi network can be a headache. Some smart devices can’t see combined 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. One UI 7 has added a new mode for setting up ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Besides the ever-versatile smart speaker, some people start their smart home setups with a bright idea: the smart lightbulb, and for good ...

The Google Home ecosystem is among the most convenient options for controlling your smart home. Since fumbling through digital menus can be a hassle compared to simply flipping a light switch, making ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Power stations have quickly become one of the more popular products we test. It’s easy to see why: They offer silent operation and easy to move to wherever you need power. Their rising popularity has ...