A couple of trends have the potential to bring coherence and more mainstream appeal to the smart home technology sector.

Setting up a smart home device is easier than ever, especially with well-crafted apps. But users still run into problems with connections, settings or even turning on -- especially when using multiple ...

The smart home is complex. It has multiple devices, often multiple apps and a variety of wireless connections all working together with additional devices such as your phone and router. It's no ...

It might not grab as many headlines as Apple Intelligence or satellite messaging, but both the Apple Home app and the HomeKit standards underpinning it continue to be upgraded on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, ...

If you're spending more time fixing your smart home than using it, it could be time to stop relying on the cloud. Here's how.

Matter 1.4.2 enhances experiences by focusing on security and efficiency. Improvements cover Wi-Fi-only commissioning and scene management. The update sets the stage for the Matter 1.5 release this ...

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Once I created the VLAN, I migrated most of my smart home onto it right away. Cameras were the first to be added, as they ...

My approach to the smart home is simple: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. So-called "dumb" devices can make your home significantly smarter and more convenient, and they often cost far less than truly ...

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Xiaomi recently launched the Mijia Hidden Smart Curtain in China. This is a smaller, more space-effective way of controlling curtains than many of the options currently on the market, and it interacts ...