It started as a smart home tool; now I want it to do everything.

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...

Zigbee2MQTT enables Zigbee devices to communicate with your home automation software via MQTT. Utilizing a Raspberry Pi as a dedicated Zigbee hub provides flexibility in device placement. Running ...

A Raspberry Pi computer can do a little of everything, including keeping you occupied if you need a new project (or distraction). This teeny-tiny computer not only clocks in at a low price, but could ...

Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Quality speakers aren't cheap, but ones that can integrate into your smart home are even more expensive. The Sonos Move 2, for instance, ...

SunFounder has sent me a review sample of the Fusion HAT+ Raspberry Pi expansion board designed for motor and servo control ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Have you ever come home from work wishing you didn't have to juggle bags of groceries and fumble for the light switches? You could easily make your house smarter, and that doesn't require spending ...