I know some people think that a lot of smart home tech is frivolous, and some of it is, I’ll agree, but there are certain things that make daily life a little better. For example, I have security ...

The Google Home app serves as a central hub to your smart home, and Google is now taking that further than ever before with the launch of Home APIs, which will let other apps and experiences tap into ...

There's finally a handy app arriving to aid you in setting your smart home Thread mesh network and troubleshooting problems.

A smart home is really only as good as the infrastructure running it. As we've covered before, better smart home upgrades can even save you money. While going after fancy technology and the latest ...

If you’ve ever wondered what your Thread network is actually doing behind the scenes, help is finally on the way. The Thread Group has announced Thread Tools, a new diagnostic app that’s designed to ...

“Total game changer for lights and small appliances” ...

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The integration adds an "unlock" button from the Ecobee app's live view. So, you can let visitors in from the same screen where you confirm it ...

They spent way more time phoning home than I expected ...

Smart humidifiers make it easy to improve your home’s air quality without much hassle. Typically designed with fail-safes to prevent excessive humidification and with support for mobile apps, they can ...