Home automation using the Internet of Things has seen considerable activity in the last year, and the enthusiasm shows no signs of stopping. But for the home automation IoT to become a mainstream ...

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

Running a household has always demanded considerable time and mental energy—adjusting thermostats throughout the day, keeping ...

LAS VEGAS--Here at ISC West, home automation's allure was impossible to ignore. A portion of the show floor was, for the first time, dedicated to "Smart Home." Occupying its traditional front ...

Q: I’ve been thinking about upgrading my house to a smart home. What smart features should I be looking for as I shop around? A: Smart homes are becoming more and more popular — and with good reason.

The smart home is, despite the name, usually pretty stupid. For all the talk of ecosystems and cross-platform standards, all too often home automation simply turns our phones into fancy remotes, ...

In the ever-evolving world of home technology, automation and entertainment systems have taken center stage, particularly for high-end homeowners looking to enhance their living spaces with the latest ...

Retrospective Home & Automation: the trends that marked the year and the most read articles (energy, Home Assistant, AI, high ...

In today’s competitive marketplace, many heating and cooling contracting businesses are performing work outside of the typical HVAC umbrella. Many companies have embraced plumbing and electrical ...