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 ...

If you have old smart home devices you are replacing or don't use, I have the ways to give them new life and purpose.

Google has unveiled the Google Home Favorites widget for Android, which lets users control smart home electronic devices from their phone's home screen. The new Google Home Favorites widget lets you ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A much-needed update brings greater control and customizability. Plus, Google updates its iOS app to support ...

There's no denying the convenience of a fully connected smart home. You can turn on and off lights at the appropriate times, adjust the temperature, control connected devices, and much more. But to ...

There's no need to toss that old iPad into a drawer, never to be seen again. There are a lot of ways you can use one, ...

In the ever-evolving world of smart home technology, voice search has become an integral part of managing and controlling various devices within your home. While platforms like Google Assistant, ...

No disrespect to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, but voice control still has its quirks and sometimes it’s easier to control your various smart home devices using your PC instead. But the degree to ...

The basic controls of smart light switches involve an on and off function. Additional desirable options may include the ...

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