Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient.

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

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Whether you were on the nice list or just decided to treat yourself, I’m gifting you with three Alexa features you’ll be glad ...

The great thing about smart home technology isn't just that you can turn the lights off without getting out of bed, but that you don't have to turn them off at all. With Google Home, you can harness ...

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home ...

Sure, Apple and Google's smart speakers have beautiful aesthetics compared to the Amazon Echo Dot. But walk into any store selling smart home gear and check the box. "Works with Alexa" appears on ...

Samsung has formally announced several features coming to the SmartThings app. The most notable feature is a Routine Creation Assistant that lets you create routines with natural language. Other ...

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...

Consumers new to the smart home market are far closer to the mainstream consumer than to the early smart home adopter, who is often a product champion. For example, 30% of “newbies” (those who own 1-2 ...