Say goodbye to (some) smart home woes. New user-facing features are coming to Matter that will make it easier than ever to set up your smart home and circumvent some of the more finicky, frustrating ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Setting up smart home automations can feel overwhelming, and at times, downright ridiculous. You might wonder if you really need a machine ...

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 ...

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Connecting older or cheaper smart home devices to your Wi-Fi network can be a headache. Some smart devices can’t see combined 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. One UI 7 has added a new mode for setting up ...

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 ...

The Google Home ecosystem is among the most convenient options for controlling your smart home. Since fumbling through digital menus can be a hassle compared to simply flipping a light switch, making ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Besides the ever-versatile smart speaker, some people start their smart home setups with a bright idea: the smart lightbulb, and for good ...

There is no product category that better embodies the XKCD take on standards than smart home. With an ocean of connectivity options and incompatible standards, taming this mess has been challenging, ...

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Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...