There’s no need for an expensive, professionally installed home security system for a little peace of mind. You can keep tabs on your home when you’re away, check in on your kids or pets, and ...

Google is rolling out a new firmware update that changes how Nest Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers display colors or animations of their lights. Instead of just white, the lights now flash in ...

Google's smart home is preparing for a massive makeover, one that is going to add a bunch of impressive capabilities while making interactions a lot less frustrating. That big shift is the sunsetting ...

Early access for Gemini for Home is rolling out to US users, and it works on every Google speaker and display since 2016. Expect more natural voice control now, with broader locales planned in early ...

Seems like there’s a big sales event every month, but nothing beats the original: Black Friday. The Friday after Thanksgiving ...

In early October 2025, Google confirmed that the Gemini AI assistant would officially be replacing Google Assistant in its smart home products. This has already been happening with Pixel phones like ...

We surveyed our readers about their favorite smart home devices, including which smart assistants they use and love.

Mashable surveyed its readers about the smart home products they use. See which smart home brands earned a Readers' Choice ...

Rumors suggest a new HomePod mini with an S9/S10 chip and Wi-Fi 6E is imminent, while a HomePod with a screen (smart home hub ...

Right now, Amazon is selling a Ring battery video doorbell and Echo Dot smart speaker bundle for £59.99, combining two of ...

I recently learned that I’m going to become a grandparent for the very first time. Beyond what I’ll be called — Grumpy is the frontrunner — I’m thinking a lot about how I can set my grandchild up for ...

The best smart speakers do more than play music—they can also help control your home. From Amazon to Sonos, we've rounded up ...