Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

Upgrading to a smart lock is a DIY project -- if you know what you're doing. These steps will explain what instruction ...

Nest is still a solid smart thermostat, but it isn’t massively different from the second-gen model and the Ecobee4 offers more features. (John Kim/CNET/TNS) Nest is still a solid smart thermostat, but ...

Nest is still our choice for best overall smart thermostat, but it isn’t massively different from the second-gen model, and the gap is narrowing as other brands introduce solid competitors. (CNET) ...

I've picked the most successful options for warding away trespassers, break-ins and more.