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

Want to control your security system using only your voice? SimpliSafe’s DIY kits work with Alexa for hands-free voice control. Arm and disarm your alarm, lock your door, control your cameras, and ...

When you’re new to smart homes, knowing where to start can be tough. There are a lot of options out there — particularly when it comes to Amazon Alexa, which is the best-supported consumer platform ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

If you would like to start your journey by setting up your own home automation system, Zigbee, offers a robust wireless protocol, and has been transforming the way we control and automate our homes.

Amazon’s new developer kit will let third-party developers create new ‘ambient’ automations in connection with Alexa. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) When you leave home and arm your security system, ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...