But for all its benefits, the smart home can be complicated, confusing, and occasionally maddening. It’s also hard to keep up with all the changes. New gadgets are arriving daily, new features come to ...

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Ikea's Dirigera smart home hub looks to improve the way you use your Ikea products. Ikea has a large offering of smart home electronics, all able to be used independently. The Dirigera, though, ...

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PCWorld reviews the top smart home products of 2025-26, featuring Google Nest Doorbell with Gemini AI, Lutron Caséta switches, and Philips Hue’s new Bridge Pro supporting over 200 devices. Key ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an editor of smart-home coverage. For Wirecutter, he ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rachel Cericola Rachel Cericola is a writer covering smart home. In addition ...

High-end smart lights are often pricey, but I found Ikea's approach both affordable and helpful. Here's how Ikea lights work. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing ...

For folks new to smart gadgets at home, deciding on the one to get can be quite tricky. However, users can narrow their search by deciding what they want from these gadgets. Do they want a smart ...

I’m hosting a smart home AMA on the site today. Amazon and Google just launched a bunch of new smart home hardware and software features this week, and I know you have questions. I haven’t tested any ...