We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the benefits of a smart home is how expandable it is. There are a wide variety of handy gadgets that you can get to upgrade your smart ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The smart home market is really, really crowded. Seven in 10 people say they're interested in it, over 90% own at least one smart home device, ...

This one is for those of you who have been so unceremoniously labeled “control freaks.” What’s the point of owning a home full of smart gadgets if you have to switch apps, devices and services every ...

Want the lights to go off in 10 minutes? Now you can tell Google Home and it'll do it. Not all of the smart home tasks I ask Google Home to perform need to be done right this very second. Stuff like ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Giving a tablet to an older parent often means you're now their personal help desk. You can't blame them, though. Half the buttons are ...

There's no reason to spend money on a dedicated dashboard when your old dusty tablet can do the job just as well and gain a ...

Overwhelmed by all the automation possibilities your smart gadgets offer? You're not alone. Here are three I find useful and not annoying. Home automation has gone mainstream at a rapid pace, with ...

Smart plugs are among the fastest, easiest, and most affordable ways to automate basic household devices. Plug one in, spend a few minutes setting it up, and enjoy the simple pleasure of turning a ...

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Two Kasa smart plugs plugged into an electrical outlet - Kasa Smart Store One of the benefits of a smart home is how expandable it is. There are a wide variety of handy gadgets that you can get to ...