Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Qualcomm notched another acquisition for its edge computing plans this week. Arduino makes hardware and software often associated with edge computing, in which data is handled on-device (the edge) ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. The idea of the complete smart home has never practically ...

As part of Google's smart home announcements today, the company has unveiled a new look for its Google Home app that will begin rolling out globally today. The heart of the redesign is about Gemini ...

If you’re seeking to automate your nighttime routine, play music via voice commands or check who’s knocking at your door without rising from your sofa, you may want to consider adding a few smart home ...

Smart home automation ideas can be overwhelming with options like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, and Wink. This video explores the best smart home ideas and guidelines to help ...

Smart home devices have reached maturity, offering reliable automation and convenience that justifies the investment. Improved compatibility standards, enhanced security, and competitive pricing make ...

Aeotec announced a brand-new SmartThings-compatible hub at the IFA tradeshow in Berlin that’s sure to disappoint smart home enthusiasts with lots of Z-Wave devices. The Smart Home Hub 2 supports ...

This project is an Arduino-based home automation system that brings together multiple sensors and a Bluetooth module to detect smoke, flame, and rain. It also allows you to control certain outputs ...