Want to control and monitor your smart home devices from the comfort of your couch? Google Chromecast's Home Panel feature ...

Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...

Google Home can tie your devices together in powerful ways. Explore clever automations that go beyond basic voice commands to simplify daily life.

Discover how to build a sleek, wall-mounted smart home control panel with this step-by-step guide. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts and beginners!

Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Besides the ever-versatile smart speaker, some people start their smart home setups with a bright idea: the smart lightbulb, and for good ...

Google Home's web app now lets users control more smart devices through a new "Devices" tab for comprehensive control. Check ...

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

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an editor of smart-home coverage. For Wirecutter, he ...

When my family moved homes, we lost our smart home set up, and my family was surprisingly lost without it. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and ...