Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

From its expansive ecosystem to the dreaded ‘by the way...’ pitch, here’s everything you should know before Amazon Alexa controls your smart home. From its expansive ecosystem to the dreaded ‘by the ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

The Holidays are the time to get in touch with the family, enjoy the comforts of the home, and celebrate this festive season, with Amazon offering Alexa as your companion for a smart home experience.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart gadgets are becoming more common in our homes, and honestly, they're making life a lot easier. From turning off lights without getting ...

I recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of my first smart home purchase. After buying my first set of smart bulbs, it was a matter of days before I set up my first smart home automation using ...

It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...

Setting up and automating a smart home is easier than ever, as I found out when trying the Aqara ecosystem for the first time ...

Smart products seem to surround tech-savvy consumers these days. It isn’t a new concept since smartphones, TVs, watches and cars have been around for decades. The word “smart” harks back to the ...

Imagine walking into your home and having everything respond to your needs without lifting a finger. Lights adjust to the perfect brightness, blinds open or close to keep your home at the ideal ...

If you are considering setting up new home automation projects you might be interested in using the Raspberry Pi powered Home Assistant Yellow. Specifically designed to provide a solid foundation to ...