The HR40 Remote Control redefines the remote-control experience, with a full-fledged control interface that enables users to answer video doorbells, view surveillance cameras, and communicate with ...

What if your smart home could anticipate your needs, troubleshoot itself, and adapt to your preferences with unprecedented ease? The Home Assistant 2025.5 release promises exactly that. Packed with ...

BlackBerry maker picks up Swedish company that delivers user interface designs to a slew of mobile products and that will bring its "talent to the BlackBerry PlayBook and smartphone platforms." CNET ...

SmartThings, one of the first and open smart home automation platforms, has come a long way since its early days. SmartThings, one of the first and open smart home automation platforms, has come a ...

Building a smart home begins with selecting the right ecosystem, and two prominent contenders in this space are Home Assistant and Homey Pro. Both platforms offer distinct features, advantages, and ...

You’ve probably noticed a new product category has emerged in the smart home space in 2025, in the form of a centralised control hub. Strictly speaking, smart home hubs have been around for years. But ...

Most smart home devices will work just fine on any platform if you are willing to jump through a couple of hoops. But there are a few pieces of hardware out there that, for various reasons, provide a ...

Roku offers home security basics with tie-ins to its TV platform. Roku’s security-focused smart home system almost has nothing special to offer. Instead of building its own products from scratch, Roku ...

is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. Samsung has updated the user interface for its smart home app SmartThings, replacing the slightly muted color ...

Q: We’ve been thinking about installing a smart-home system in our house, but we are unsure whether it’s something we need or just an expensive gimmick. Is it worth it? A: The term “smart home,” now a ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. BY Svetlin Todorov Her ...