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

I've been a smart home enthusiast for as long as I can remember. IoT devices have always piqued my interest, since connecting multiple devices to the network and controlling all of them remotely is ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

Smart home devices don't usually lose support unexpectedly, unless something drastic happens, such as a company collapsing.

Certain spots were using more than I thought.

A new Apple framework makes it easy for developers of smart home apps to help cut your electricity bills. While EnergyKit is currently limited to thermostats and EV chargers, it’s the first step ...

Unveiled at CES, the new Copilot Star platform is designed to take smart device interoperability to the next level.

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 ...

IKEA's 21 new smart IoT devices support Matter, HomeKit, Google, and Alexa, so you can build a low-cost setup with quick pairing and simple controls.

After a long 14 year wait, Netatmo has just revealed its new smart thermostat line-up. The new range includes the Thermostat ...