Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for an easy way to create industrial or home automation systems using the Internet of Things, may be interested in a new piece of hardware launched via Kickstarter in ...

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 ...

Wireless sensor networks such as ZigBee can provide many benefits when installed in buildings, including improved comfort, cost, and convenience. The low power wireless network ensures that devices ...

If you are looking to build a unique, customizable home automation system you may be interested in a new project designed to use those old redundant phones or tablets tucked away indoors in cupboards.

Have you considered integrating home automation components such as smart switches in your residence? Allow my experience to serve as a cautionary tale. Earlier this year, I completed a multi-year ...

A security researcher discovered vulnerabilities in an automation system for smart homes and buildings that allowed taking over accounts belonging to other users and control associated devices. In a ...

Home automation, mainly using Crestron, has been at the core of my audio-video system in my last three houses. While not the most fruitful of advertising category (when comparing to audiophile and ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Look up the definition of “hype” and you’ll find the phrase “home automation” listed as a usage example. So many manufacturers have made so many promises to create the ideal automated, or “connected,” ...