Smart home technology has moved beyond novelty: by automating heating, lighting, appliances and window coverings, modern ...

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If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient. Pixabay, Asotac In recent years ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've gone from big workstations being converted into protable laptops, and then into smartphones that we carry around in our pockets. We find ...

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.

From gadgets that tackle chores to those that add a touch of magic to your home, here are our favorite smart home picks. From gadgets that tackle chores to those that add a touch of magic to your home ...