A smart home includes high-tech heating and lighting systems and appliances that can be controlled remotely with a phone or a computer. The term "smart home" only recently entered the lexicon of folks ...

From preventative artificial intelligence to more accurate notifications, these are the new home security technologies you ...

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Having a smart home is pointless if you have to intervene and tell your home what to do. But if you take advantage of the automations that run silently in the background without you having to do ...

One of the pricier home security brands Package detection isn't perfect Missing a few desired features The most precious things in life are kept within your home, so protection isn't just an option, ...

When it comes to professionally installed and monitored home security systems that also offer all the creature comforts of a smart home, no one does it better than Vivint. Most home security systems ...

You might associate energy monitoring with smart plugs. While these do exist and there are some excellent uses for them, ...

SmartThings, one of the first and open smart home automation platforms, has come a long way since its early days. SmartThings, one of the first and open smart home automation platforms, has come a ...

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 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and ...

The Benefits of Smart Locks for Modern Home Security Austin, Aruba – January 4, 2026 / Diamond Locksmith / In today’s fast-paced world, home security has become a top priority for many homeowners.

Maybe it was the sight of Sengled users literally left in the dark by their useless Wi-Fi bulbs, maybe it was another price hike, or just an overall sense that my smart devices weren’t truly under my ...