The smart home has come a long way since the days of clap-on lighting. Now that so many of the household items and appliances we use every day are equipped for Wi-Fi, people want more — the ability to ...

Automations make a smart home truly smart, not just convenient, by removing the need to perform repetitive everyday tasks. To identify what you can automate, start by creating a log of your daily ...

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.

Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

Have you ever imagined a home that anticipates your every need—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that syncs with the weather, or security systems that work seamlessly in the background?

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 ...

Run IKEA Matter devices without Dirigera, using a Matter controller and a Thread border router, and get local control with ...

It’s no secret that the smart home market has exploded. The global smart home market is valued at $162.27 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately $1,404.59 billion by 2034, according ...