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

IKEA's 21 new smart IoT devices support Matter, HomeKit, Google, and Alexa, so you can build a low-cost setup with quick ...

Setting up and automating a smart home is easier than ever, as I found out when trying the Aqara ecosystem for the first time.

Gemini for Home adds natural language prompting to streamline your smart home automations, and it's the biggest Google Home time-saver yet.

The right mode can make the world of difference.

Home automation has transformed the way we interact with our living spaces, bringing convenience, security, and energy efficiency to our daily lives. From controlling lights and appliances remotely to ...

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.