Why Matter is the most important smart home trend from CES 2022
There were a lot of tech trends at CES 2022, but one stands out above the rest: The rapid adoption of Matter among smart home companies.
Schlage’s Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt boasts iPhone, Apple Watch support
Schlage announced the Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt at CES 2022 with support for Apple's home keys. See how you can open this lock with Apple Watch and more.
Samsung Home Hub uses A.I. to make your home smarter
Samsung's new Home Hub tablet uses A.I. to monitor your home and make it smarter. See how Matter and SmartThings are part of the new device.
Amazon brings Matter support to several smart home devices
Amazon has announced that it is adding Frustration-Free Setup to more Matter-enabled devices from its own and other brands.
Twinkly’s new Dots LED string lights play nice with Razer Chroma
Gaming nd smart home fans alike will want to check out Twinkly Dots. They support Razer Chroma, the Omen Gaming Hub, and USB power.
Samsung SmartThings announces new partnerships for smart energy
SmartThings announces its new partnership with other companies to get closer to its goals of providing users with accessible energy management solutions.
How to turn your iPad into smart display
Learn how to set up your iPad as a smart display and HomeKit Home hub. Also find out why you might want to enable Guided Access.
How to install a smart light switch
If you know the steps, installing a smart light switch is a relatively painless process. Check out our complete guide on how to install a smart light switch.
The best robot vacuums with Siri support
Today's leading robot vacuums can interact with a many popular voice assistants, including Siri. Here are four models that are compatible with Apple's Homekit.
This Philips Hue Lightstrip Starter Kit just got a huge discount for Black Friday
This Philips Hue Lightstrip Starter Kit is perfect for those looking to spruce up their house with smart and vibrant lighting -- at a massive sale of $41 off!
Samsung SmartThings can now monitor your home’s entire energy consumption
Samsung has expanded the SmartThings family to include three new partners that are dedicated to home energy monitoring and management.
Samsung SmartThings is the latest ecosystem to join the Matter protocol
Samsung's SmartThings platform is the latest to join the Matter protocol. This addition means Matter will work with Samsung devices starting in 2022.
New HomePod Mini colors expose how stale Apple’s smart home lineup has become
Apple's HomeKit lags needs more than just new accessory colors if it hopes to compete with Amazon and Google in the smart home space.
Eve MotionBlinds are HomeKit-enabled smart blinds with Thread support
The new Eve MotionBlind motors combined with HomeKit and Thread simplify installation, reduce energy usage, and much more.
Apple HomeKit has both the best and worst installation setups. Here’s why.
Apple's HomeKit simultaneously has one of the best and one of the worst installation processes, but it also shows the promise of what smart home could be.
Your Philips Hue lights can now sync to the beat of your Spotify music
Philips Hue has partnered with Spotify for a more streamlined, immersive music and light experience.
In defense of the Samsung TV kill switch
When TVs are stolen, connected cars run amok, and the robot revolution threatens humanity, you'll wish we had a way to simply turn things off.
Developing with Apple’s HomeKit just got easier, which could spur innovation
At the latest WWDC, Apple announced that any Apple developer with interest can start playing around with HomeKit.
6 annoying things that smart speakers do and how to fix them
Smart speakers can do everything from music streaming to remotely locking doors, but that doesn't make them perfect. Here are six annoying glitches we've found.
How a smart thermostat can protect your home from brownouts
Notice your lights are dimmer in a heatwave? It may be a brownout. Fortunately, a smart thermostat can help you keep your home's voltage strong and consistent.
Smart home fragmentation may become thing of the past thanks to Matter protocol
Tired of having to use multiple device apps to run your smart home? Google and a handful of other smart tech developers have big plans for unifying smart gear.
GE PT9550SFSS review
The GE Profile Series Built-In Double Convection Oven sets a gold standard for style and performance and offers some unique and welcome features, including smartphone connectivity, but there are a few unique quirks you should be aware of.
Wink Hub 2 review
The Wink Hub 2 is a smart-home hub that connects to lots of devices, supports tons of protocols, and offers easy setup.
Philips Hue tap review
Don’t like controlling your lights with an app? Philips’ Hue Tap is the first physical switch to control its growing line of network-connected LED lighting products, and amazingly, it does it without batteries
Philips Hue BR30 review
We put Philips' new BR30 Hue smart lights to the test against its original A-series bulbs to see how they differ in terms of brightness and functionality. Hit the jump to see what we found
Netatmo Healthy Home Coach climate monitor review
Is your home air quality up to snuff? We review the Netatmo Healthy Home Coach, an air quality monitor that helps you keep an eye on your indoor climate.
SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit Review
The Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Start Kit comes with the basic accessories needed to protect your home, but you’ll likely need to expand into the smart home ecosystem to use it.
Hunter Douglas smart blinds and shades blot out the sun, but come at a cost
Hunter Douglas has unveiled their new Smart Shades using PowerView Motorization. These shades, privacy sheers, blackout curtains, shutters and more are fully automated using the Hunter Douglas PowerView App or voice control with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant, Siri or other home hubs and assistants.
What is ambient computing?
Ambient computing refers to the smart devices all around us, and how they can make life easier without human intervention. Here's what everyone should know.
Here are 5 intelligent uses for smart plugs
Smart plugs can make any plug-in device controllable with an app or voice commands. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate smart plugs into your life.
Eve Weather is a HomeKit weather station that tracks your home’s microclimate
The smart Eve Weather provides more accurate readings of temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure.
For Beats by Dre, amplifying Black culture is an always-on effort
Beats by Dre's Global Influence and Social Actions Lead talks about how the brand is leading by example when it comes to amplifying Black culture's voices.
What exactly is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things has made its way into our daily lives. You’ve probably heard of the “Internet of Things” or IoT, and you likely use IoT devices on a regular basis, but you may be wondering what the IoT is exactly. What constitutes an IoT device? We’re going to break it down.
Bright idea? Aumi nightlight sends notifications when your phone is asleep
This smart Aumi nightlight uses its IFTTT integration to send you notifications. That could be a good thing, or a very, very bad thing.
The car of the future? Qualcomm unveils 4th-gen Snapdragon auto platform
Qualcomm unveiled the fourth generation of its is Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit platform, a plug-and-play way to bring modern computing into an ordinary car.
Most promising blood pressure monitoring tech in years isn’t out in the U.S. yet
Heart disease is the silent killer, but the Aktiia Blood Pressure Monitor gives you a tool in the fight that helps you track your blood pressure at all times.
This wild new gaming headset scans your brainwaves to find your weaknesses
Competitive gaming can be pretty darn competitive. Could a brain-training wearable help players up their game?
No need to estimate: Nanit’s smart sheet precisely measures your baby’s height
The Nanit Smart Sheet and Nanit Pro camera provide parents with information on their child's height and growth that you can provide to the pediatrician.