"Turn it off and on again" is sage advice for a reason. A full reboot of everything helps devices shake off bugs, realign ...

While apps like Navidrome or Lyrion Music Server can certainly help make sense of your music library, they don't quite ...

The iPhone Air is guarantee to have Thread support, and that's good news for smart homes waiting on Apple's big release.

There's a feature hidden away in the settings of home security systems and smart device apps that doesn't get nearly enough ...

Ecobee this week announced that its Smart Security home monitoring system now works with Apple's Home app, across devices ...

Creating a smart home from scratch can be a daunting task. These are our favorite smart home devices available today, from ...

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even ...

A new Apple framework makes it easy for developers of smart home apps to help cut your electricity bills. While EnergyKit is currently limited to thermostats and EV chargers, it’s the first step ...

I've tested everything from security cams and systems to smart bulbs and locks this year as CNET's smart home editor. Some things stay for at least a few weeks, so I can accurately judge battery life ...

I know some people think that a lot of smart home tech is frivolous, and some of it is, I’ll agree, but there are certain things that make daily life a little better. For example, I have security ...