Start your smart home automations with simple rules and device support, so setup stays clear and upgrades stay easy.

Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

Smart homes aren’t just for tech enthusiasts with unlimited budgets anymore. With the right approach, you can start ...

How long do you expect your new Internet-connected thermostat, sensor and other smart home device to last? A year? 2 years? 5 years? Unless you want to replace your new shiny connected home equipment ...

Ever walked into a friend’s house and the lights turned on by themselves? Maybe you’ve seen someone adjust their thermostat ...

Z-Wave smart plugs create reliable home automation networks that don't crash when your WiFi gets crowded. These devices use a dedicated 908.42MHz frequency to avoid interference from your router, ...

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Smart speakers on the counter, cameras over the porch, lights that obey a tap on a phone, the modern home is wired for comfort. What most people do not see is the quiet tradeoff happening in the ...

Smart speakers, cameras, locks, and plugs have quietly turned ordinary houses into sensor-packed data machines. They respond to voices, track routines, and even learn patterns, but that convenience ...

Highline Internet reports that smart home devices consume bandwidth even when idle, impacting internet speed; solutions ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...