CR's experts walk you through the process in 8 easy steps You don’t need to be an electrician or technician to install a ...

Nothing makes me feel more like the homeowner I’m not than checking my thermostat. It’s the original control center of the ...

We invest in smart home devices to make our lives easier. You can dim your smart lights or adjust the thermostat on your smartphone or compatible smart display. But what if these actions can start on ...

Matter has the promise of finally uniting the smart home under one standard, and slowly, that promise is coming to reality. Currently, Google is rolling out an update to its Nest Thermostat that adds ...

As AI becomes increasingly advanced, so too do our homes themselves. In September 2020, ValuePenguin reported that 65% of people in the United States owned a doorbell, sprinkler, speaker, or other ...

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat is one of the best smart thermostats thanks to its learning algorithms, sleek design, and intuitive UI. The device picks up on usage trends to automatically tweak ...

According to the US Department of Energy, you should avoid installing your thermostat near windows or doors, heat sources or direct sunlight. You should also avoid putting lamps or TVs near your ...

After speaking with energy experts and tracking my own savings, I've found out how much a smart thermostat can save you even during a hot summer.