Creating an alarm on your smart speaker is common, whether you set it to wake you up in the morning or keep you on task during the day. For some, a standard alarm going off isn’t enough to get them ...

You might not ever become a homeowner, but that doesn't mean you can't make your not-a-house as smart as possible. Reading time: Reading time 9 minutes Ah, yes, the American dream. A house with a ...

All you need to get started with making your home a smart home is to add a few devices that work with your smartphone, tablet ...

Have you ever wished your smart home devices could do just a little bit more—something uniquely tailored to your needs? Maybe you’ve dreamed of a home automation sensors that tracks the exact ...

Amazon's Echo Dot is recommended as the best smart home hub for most people in our buying guide. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter, acts as an eero extender, has motion and temperature sensors, ...

The very first time I turned off my bedroom lights from under the covers, I was sold on smart home tech. There's just one problem: This trick relies on putting a device that's always listening for an ...

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 ...

Have you ever found yourself juggling three or more remotes just to watch TV or adjust your smart home devices? It’s a frustratingly common scenario in today’s tech-filled homes. With the ...

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