If you’re just beginning your smart home journey, it can be difficult to figure out where to start. From smart thermostats and smart speakers to robot vacuums and light bulbs, the number of gadgets on ...

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Consumer Reports tests a variety of smart home devices, including smart speakers, smart TVs, wireless security cameras, video doorbells, smart thermostats, and smart locks, with more product ...

We may not yet live in the world of the Smart Home, but we’re getting there. It’s becoming commonplace to outfit our homes with connected lights, locks, alarms, cameras, thermostats, garage doors…the ...

In this digital age, the concept of a smart home has become increasingly popular, offering convenience, efficiency, and security. But you might be thinking, “Isn’t creating a smart home expensive?” ...

Not another damn light bulb. That’s what you might be thinking if you’ve been following smart-home tech for the past decade or, indeed, building out your own fortress of missed connections. The first ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and ...

Smart home platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa give you a simple way to sync all your smart devices. However, not all products work with every platform. For example, your video ...

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High voltage is no joke, but you don’t need special electrical knowhow or skills to safely replace your light switch or dimmer with a smart model for hands-free control. I use power strips and ...