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.

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

Consider installing a smart outlet in places where a typical smart plug is vulnerable to unplugging -- like a child's bedroom or a narrow hallway. Likewise, smart outlets are ideal for locations that ...

Faced with an embarrassing cloud failure that made its smart beds go haywire, Eight Sleep didn't make excuses—it acted, and ...

Amazon, Google, and Samsung are all working on an exciting way to bring AI to smart homes – and Apple risks being left behind. Samsung is first to launch the new feature: the ability to use natural ...

The conversation around connected technology often starts in the home. Smart thermostats that learn our habits, video doorbells that recognize familiar faces, innovations that make our lives simpler ...

Smart home devices are designed to make our lives easier, but every time we are attracted to another gadget to boost household management, improve energy efficiency or, increase our home security, we ...

Amazon, Target and Walmart are all kicking off big sales this week. Each store is offering steep discounts on smart home technology, but those products don’t always lead to instant savings. Other WRAL ...

Using smart sockets and bulbs, eco-friendly heating system and air fryers are just some of the ways you can reduce your ...

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 job of keeping your living spaces at the perfect temperature can now be automated. In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ways you can power ...

Older adults increasingly are embracing “smart home” technology to age in place as burnout continues to affect family caregivers.