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

Replacing a house full of switches and dials with a single remote seems a desirable proposition, but less-than-intuitive setup processes and fees that run far into the thousands make a disconnected ...

The $250 (£200 in the UK, Australian availability not yet announced) Archos Smart Home Starter Pack is a security and automation system that comes with an Android tablet, two cameras, two motion ...

In the fast-changing Internet of Things (IoT) world, there’s no shortage of possibilities for smart-home devices. For developers, that means more design challenges than ever before. Projects, for ...

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This week Tinkerforge has announced the launch of a new home automation DIY kit that has been created to enable almost anyone to start controlling power sockets, light fittings and other home ...

If you are looking to add a little home automation to your living space in the near future, you might be interested in a new DIY home automation kit called Togglit, which is now available to preorder.

If you’d love to automate your home but you’re unsure where to start, let us dispel some myths for you: Mind blown? Meet Shelly, a smart home automation and facility brand aimed at people exactly like ...

Home automation programs are becoming more prevalent in U.S. homes than ever before, and one of the most promising outgrowths of this trend is energy savings, which helps homeowners save money. Have ...

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Amazon’s new developer kit will let third-party developers create new ‘ambient’ automations in connection with Alexa. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) When you leave home and arm your security system, ...

Nanoleaf has always been about wall lighting, but at CES 2023, it has moved into the home automation space by not only launching Matter-enabled products, but a hands-free smart lighting experience as ...