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Turning your home into a smarter space can be surprisingly affordable. These under $50 gadgets bring automation, monitoring, ...

There’s always been something aspirational about the term “smart home.” It was coined by a residential builder association here in the U.S. back in the mid-’80s. That, of course, was long before the ...

A new residential property survey is suggesting that smart home tech can add to the resale value, though there are some big caveats. The headline news is that more than a quarter of American ...

RIoT Technology is able to track home performance to better inform builders and homeowners about what offers the best return on investment. Smart home technology has been evolving rapidly, driven by ...

Home security technology is evolving rapidly, and 2026 promises to bring major innovations. With smarter systems and new tools, you can expect better protection, convenience and peace of mind. But ...

AI leads the way with these intelligent appliances and gadgets for every room and family member, from a baby monitor that decodes crying and an indoor smoker that won't set off smoke alarms, to luxe ...

Smart home technology — often in the form of a voice-activated virtual assistant that can automate devices in the home — can be a tool to facilitate aging in place. Experts on the topic of aging, and ...

About one in four Americans are at least 60 years old, and this group now outnumbers children in 11 states and in nearly half of all U.S. counties. Technological advancements are needed to serve a ...

The tech giant has been mousy when it comes to smart home tech, but rumors are swirling about an Apple smart home display, security cameras and other home devices ahead of Tuesday's event. Tyler has ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

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 ...