For those going all in with the Apple ecosystem, HomeKit is what ties your smart home together. It provides a common interface for connected lights, thermostats, and everything in between. Smart plugs ...

Simply by inserting a small adapter into an existing electrical outlet, smart plugs give you greater control of your home and make routine tasks easier and more efficient. If you want to know what a ...

Aqara is a manufacturer that’s pretty new on my radar in terms of smart home support, so I was excited to get to use their devices and see how they work with HomeKit. This week, I want to take a look ...

It’s simpler than you think. By Grant Clauser Mr. Clauser is a senior editor at Wirecutter, a product recommendation site owned by The New York Times Company. There was a time when home automation was ...

Wyze, the company that skyrocketed to popularity with its $20 security cameras and solidified its status with an inexpensive home sensor kit and connected light bulb, is back with another smart home ...

The Hill may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Having an electric heater is a great way to cut down on your heating costs. Having a smart electric ...

With two E27 colour-changing smart LED bulbs, a remote control and Gateway hub, this kit is a terrific way to try smart lighting at home without spending a fortune. The remote control offers dimming, ...

I can't remember exactly when I realized that there were too many smart home devices. Maybe it’s when I heard that Amazon was releasing an Alexa-enabled microwave. Maybe it’s when I read that Huggies ...

Ring in 2026 with this topnotch tech package, which has everything you need to start your smart home journey With way more modern and technologically advanced threats these days, smart home devices ...

As a longtime tech writer, I love all things tech, but I especially love smart devices. Smartphones, smart watches, and smart thermostats all make a ton of sense. They use technology to make our lives ...

Smart plugs are an easy way to bring automation into your home, as they allow you to turn just about any device into a smart gadget. Items like lamps, dehumidifiers, fans, and even refrigerators can ...

A year ago I accidentally turned my house into a smart home. What started out as an easy (and lazy, let’s be honest) way to switch off the radio in the kitchen without getting up from the couch ...