Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

Can you DIY a smart lock or do you need to hire a locksmith? I'm breaking down all the costs you should know about. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how ...

Until recently, my smart home setup was in chaos. After years of testing, buying, and upgrading to the latest smart home gadgets in an attempt to make my life easier, it became a bloated mess that was ...

My sister got locked out of her house for the third time in six months last spring. She called from her porch, frustrated and embarrassed, waiting for a locksmith to charge $200 for ten minutes of ...

We clean with low-end robovacs, use Stream Decks as light switches, and enjoy the luxury of smart beds. We clean with low-end robovacs, use Stream Decks as light switches, and enjoy the luxury of ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart ...

When I press the “on” button on the light switch for the chandelier over my kitchen island, it turns on in an instant. When I ask Alexa to turn it off, the light turns off. When I tap the light in the ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...