DIY home automation

Smart blinds make it easy to control your window shades using your phone or voice assistant. Here's our list of the best smart blinds you can buy right now.

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.

Smart dryers are popular these days. SmartDry claims to take your old dryer from dumb to smart in just minutes. I gave it a try and here's what I learned.

Pani, a company focused on smart home water technology, announced the new Pani Smart Water Monitor today.  This water monitor is a smart device that attaches to a faucet, shower, or toilet. Then, it records water usage, checks for leaks, and sends real-time reports to an app.

Starting today, October 22, you can get the SwitchBot Curtain through its Kickstarter campaign. The Switchbot Curtain is a motorized device you can attach to your curtains in minutes to make them become smart curtains. Once installed, you can use voice commands or an app to open and close your curtains.

The WeMo Maker controller normally retails for $80, but right now you can snag one for $14 off and start building your own smart home.

Dome Alert is a system with a hub, fire/carbon monoxide sensor, and a flood/freeze sensor. It has an app but also uses a professional monitoring company.