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 ...

Turning your home into a smarter space can be surprisingly affordable. These under $50 gadgets bring automation, monitoring, ...

Ikea's Varmblixt lamp showed up at CES 2026 with new smart features. Now that I've tried it, I'm not letting it go.

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

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 ...

Smart plugs can be surprisingly useful outside the house. These four outdoor ideas cover everything from pest control to ...

If you've never heard of geofencing, now's the perfect time to start using these time-saving, location-based features. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived ...

If you have smart speakers throughout your house, you may be surprised to discover they're useful for way more than just ...

Smart home technologies are as accessible as ever, and cheaper than you may think. Home Depot offers several gadgets that ...

The Govee Smart Ceiling Light Pro features advanced white and RGB LED elements that bathe your ceiling with beautiful colors and fascinating patterns.

While I waited for Ikea to figure out what was up, I tried some more creative troubleshooting in my home. The only (admittedly odd) fix I found was to force Apple Home not to use my main Home Hub, an ...