Even after my tests were done, I decided to upgrade certain smart home devices to full-time help. Here's what won out.

The homes will get smarter this year as we witness the best smart home devices of CES 2026 revolutionize the technology for ...

Several devices I tested this year won spots around my home: Here's why they stayed and if they can help you, too. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his ...

Matter is an open standard, supported by all major proprietary smart home ecosystems (from Apple, Amazon, Google, and Samsung ...

Kidde came to CES 2026 to deliver their latest device for the smart home, and it is the Smart Smoke + CO Alarm that now comes ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With rapid advancements in technology, smart homes are the new cool. To turn your home into a smart one, buy devices and accessories that are ...

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ...

Ecobee this week announced that its Smart Security home monitoring system now works with Apple's Home app, across devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This integration allows you to view and change ...

Setting up and automating a smart home is easier than ever, as I found out when trying the Aqara ecosystem for the first time ...

It’s been more than two years since Apple pulled the switch on an all-new architecture for its smart home app, but there are still plenty of users who are hanging onto the old Home infrastructure, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home technology has moved far beyond voice-controlled lights and robotic vacuums. These days, you can automate almost every corner of a ...

From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have ...