Google Home is developing a new workflow for setting up new devices. The interface is search-based, letting you look up a brand’s app or individual models. You can easily see which hardware supports ...

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 ...

It might not grab as many headlines as Apple Intelligence or satellite messaging, but both the Apple Home app and the HomeKit standards underpinning it continue to be upgraded on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, ...

Smart home devices, with all their quirks and capabilities, are only part of the equation. The other part is the app they use for settings, control and general account management. Usually located on a ...

Google will now back up Thread credentials stored on your Android phone or tablet. This will make it easier to add new Thread-enabled smart home devices to your Thread network at home. Your Thread ...

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 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Moving out of and into a smart home requires a lot of attention to detail. This guide will help you through it.

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 ...

IKEA has confirmed it’s launching a major new generation of smart home devices that support Matter, the universal smart home ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home devices are not just for the inside of your house — they can also enhance outdoor spaces. Whether you have a backyard, patio, or ...