Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

Even if your old smart bulbs have lost access to their smart features, they can be put back into circulation for a variety of ...

From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have ...

A new year always carries a mood for impulsive plans, moods, and resolutions we may forget at the glimpse of a morning. While ...

Many smart bulb issues often trace back to outdated border-router software that undermines modern Thread and Matter networks.

Something you may be neglecting, though, is your Wi-Fi router. You might think of it as separate from your AV gear, but it's ...

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home Assistant is the obvious backbone to any good smart home but the likes of ...

Say goodbye to that messy drop zone with these pretty and practical mudroom ideas. Create a place to corral your shoes, jackets, backpacks, and more.

Amazon’s new Alexa.com portal brings the AI-powered Alexa+ assistant to the desktop browser. Amazon is quietly rolling out the last big pillar of its AI-powered Alexa+ vision: the Alexa.com website, ...

Smart home lighting has become pretty predictable over the years, but Philips Hue has a pretty clever idea in its new Wall Washer light. After using it for a few months, I’m pretty impressed by it, ...

There is certainly some irony in one of the questions most commonly posed to Alexa this year: “What does AI mean?” Amazon’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant has become a regular feature in 21st ...

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