As a perpetually absent-minded person, I've always loved the thought of a smart home that could automate the tasks I always forget. It's a nice thought, but the state of the smart home means that ...

Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In 1999, the Disney Channel introduced a generation of kids and their long-suffering parents to the concept of a smart house. In the ...

Several devices I tested this year won spots around my home: Here's why they stayed and if they can help you, too. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his ...

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Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...