Building a smart home involves more than installing devices. From Wi-Fi connections to automations, several factors can affect how long the process takes.

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 ...

If you have a lot of smart lights, plugs, switches, and other devices, you’ll likely benefit from adding a control panel to manage them all from one spot. Setting up an old tablet as a central control ...

Can your smart home survive if its maker disappears? Here’s what you need to know and some top tips.

The Google Home app is supposed to remember your smart home devices, but some users say it’s having trouble remembering them.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The smart home industry has steadily evolved over the years, and it's now possible to equip your abode with smart lights, smart alarm clocks, ...

Plain-jane bulbs are so yesterday. Smart lights are in, not only because they're one of the easiest ways to enter the world of smart home tech, but also because they're one of the most affordable.

Smart bulbs are a natural entry point to smart home tech, but they come with some annoyances. Use these instead.