No disrespect to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, but voice control still has its quirks and sometimes it’s easier to control your various smart home devices using your PC instead. But the degree to ...

I've been dreaming of a unified smart home since I first got a Philips Hue starter kit years ago. Then I set up the kit, and the reality of the siloed smart home sank in. My lights needed a hub to ...

With Microsoft killing the only official way of running everyday Android apps on PC, I found an alternative that doesn't use ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

I've been a smart home enthusiast for as long as I can remember. IoT devices have always piqued my interest, since connecting multiple devices to the network and controlling all of them remotely is ...

Kasa smart devices can now be controlled in the Tapo app, but not vice versa. Kasa smart devices can now be controlled in the Tapo app, but not vice versa. Wi-Fi router manufacturer TP-Link is finally ...

As part of Google's smart home announcements today, the company has unveiled a new look for its Google Home app that will begin rolling out globally today. The heart of the redesign is about Gemini ...

Amazon, Apple, Google, LG, Roku, Samsung, and Vizio each bring their own app stores and streaming perks. We're here to help ...

Faced with an embarrassing cloud failure that made its smart beds go haywire, Eight Sleep didn't make excuses—it acted, and ...

If your home apps are multiplying, I suggest converting to Matter devices, adopting a password manager, and using other hacks to cut down on juggling all those apps. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home ...

Ecobee this week announced that its Smart Security home monitoring system now works with Apple's Home app, across devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This integration allows you to view and change ...