Ikea's Dirigera Smart Home Hub has drawn hundreds of shopper reviews on the retailer's website. What do those who have ...

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Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

New code within iOS 26 seemingly reveals some of the possible features and hardware of the long-rumored Apple Home Hub, as ...

The 13-megapixel camera is a standout feature of the Echo Show 21, offering high-quality video calls and home monitoring capabilities. The physical shutter ensures that the camera is only active when ...

Samsung’s latest smart home hub piles on features—including unique tools like a wireless phone charger and an onboard action button—making for an affordable and easy-to-use smart home solution. It’s ...

The carrier’s Connected Life platform, now available nationwide, lets AT&T customers easily set up a smart-home security ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Our homes are getting smarter in a big way. Thanks to inexpensive smart devices like light bulbs, plugs, and even watering systems for your ...