If there's one home upgrade you'll make in the upcoming year, I'd suggest something software-related. A password manager is the perfect fit for existing home technology, routers and smart home ...

It brings local control, powerful automations, and unmatched flexibility to any smart home, no matter how complex it becomes.

Kenmore, a recognized brand in home technology, has announced the upcoming release of its Home Energy Management System. This ...

Smart home tech brands will often label everything as "AI," but not all of it will actually be. Conversational voice ...

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The trickle of devices looking to turn the family home into smart homes whereby residents can remotely control everything from household lighting to security systems has turned into a flood recently.

Turning your home into a smart home is easier than ever. Today’s gadgets can do everything from warming the house before you wake up to locking the door behind you at night. You can ask a voice ...

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Thinking about automating the lighting throughout your home? Have you ever wanted to build and manage your daily schedule through a mobile app or by using voice commands? Better yet, what about seeing ...

Not another damn light bulb. That’s what you might be thinking if you’ve been following smart-home tech for the past decade or, indeed, building out your own fortress of missed connections. The first ...

If you dream of a futuristic smart home with motion sensing smart lights, a smart thermostat that learns your habits or a smart security system that can tell the difference between your dog and a ...