Home automation is no longer a sci-fi fantasy of the future – it’s here now, and the good news is it’s practical, easy to use, and a bit smarter than you might expect. Whether you're looking for the ...

The living room of a modern home with wood paneling and sleek surfaces. - Vanit Janthra/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Turning a home into a smart home is a ...

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

Smart homes are evolving far beyond connected devices and voice commands that require your constant attention and input. Welcome to the age of ambient computing, where technology completely fades into ...

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. Smart home devices offer a range of benefits for the whole family, making life easier for everyone. Using your home's Wi-Fi network, these ...

Not sure how a smart home works or what kind of devices it needs? As a smart home expert, I'm breaking it all down. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...

Not another damn light bulb. That’s what you might be thinking if you’ve been following smart-home tech for the past decade or, indeed, building out your own fortress of missed connections. The first ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Turning a home into a smart home is a hobby in itself, fitting voice-activated lighting, blinds that open and close on schedule, and routines ...