Your smart home shouldn't cause friction.

I ditched smart locks, and I don't regret it.

Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient. Pixabay, Asotac In recent years ...

Overwhelmed by all the automation possibilities your smart gadgets offer? You're not alone. Here are three I find useful and not annoying. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. A modern smart home calls for modern smart home automation tech ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Many smart home devices rely on cloud services and internet access, but there are ways to reduce that dependence while ...

Smart home automations have been touted as a way to save money. But exactly how does spending money on technology keep more dollars in your pocket? You're trying to cut costs, or are at least ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is no single way to turn your house into a smart home, although there are a few essential steps. For instance, setting up a smart home ...

Imagine walking into a home where the lights adjust to your mood, the thermostat learns your preferences, and your security system keeps watch—all without you lifting a finger. Now, imagine achieving ...

Smart home technology has evolved far beyond voice assistants and novelty gadgets. Today, many connected devices are designed ...

Consumer Reports' Guide to Smart Homes will help you understand how technology is creating "smarter" home devices—from door ...