USB-powered smart home devices are most common than ever, but there are still some devices that even the most dedicated users ...

Smart home hubs were once at the forefront of connected home technology, but nowadays, they're not really that necessary in ...

My home is overrun with smart gadgets, and the main way I interact with them is through my smartphone. This is usually a robust way to control my gadgets, as my phone is never far from my side — ...

My dumb old tablet made my home smarter.

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie ...

Managing a smart home can seem hard, with all of the different smart home devices involved. For someone who is new to smart ...

The SwitchBot Hub 3 smart home controller is now available for purchase. The Matter-capable device is quite different than other smart home hubs we’ve tested, starting with its rotary knob that can ...

Aqara announced an array of new smart home devices at CES 2025, including its first in-wall touchscreen control panel. The Matter-compatible controller works with the company’s new dimmers, switches, ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...