A smart home designed around rules like “always leave the porch light in the on position” might work for you and maybe a few ...

From opening your garage door as you drive up to arming your security system when you leave, a geofence can make your smart ...

As part of their quest to make their homes more intelligent, many people install smart switches. With a smart switch, you can use a smartphone app or voice assistant to control your lighting remotely, ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...

Creating an alarm on your smart speaker is common, whether you set it to wake you up in the morning or keep you on task during the day. For some, a standard alarm going off isn’t enough to get them ...

Rising costs, privacy concerns, and digital fatigue are fueling an unexpected "dumb home" movement, where simplicity is part of the appeal. Beth McGroarty, vice president of ...

Discover the best smart home sensors you need in 2025, from motion to temperature, and learn how these smart home essentials ...

Just like WiFi-enabled lights and plugs and locks, smart thermostats give you the ability to automate the temperature ...