5 Times Smart Home Technology Went Terribly Wrong
These smart home fails show us some of the unexpected disadvantages of using IoT devices.
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Amazon Alexa vs. Apple HomeKit: Which Smart Home Ecosystem Is King?
We'll compare two of the most popular smart home options and help you decide which one is best for your home.
6 Motion Sensor DIY Ideas to Automate Your Home
Motion sensors are a great addition to your smart home setup and can be used in so many different ways, from detecting intruders to opening doors.
What Is HomeLink and How Do You Use It?
HomeLink is the most common automotive wireless control system used to open your garage door automatically or activate lights.
12 Air Conditioner Blunders to Avoid on Hot Summer Days
Using your air conditioner as effectively as possible? Try these great tips and tricks to keep cool while saving energy and money.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Google Smart Home?
We'll highlight how much you should expect to spend to build a Google-centric smart home from the ground up.
How to Install a Supervised Home Assistant Server on Ubuntu
Automate every aspect of your smart home by setting up a supervised Home Assistant server on an Ubuntu machine.
How to Install and Use HACS in Home Assistant
Adding the Home Assistant Community Store (HACS) to your Home Assistant server lets you use a wide array of custom add-ons.
How to Make a Temperature and Humidity Sensor for Home Automation
Connect a climate sensor to your Home Assistant server to monitor temperature and humidity and trigger smart devices.
What's the Difference Between Zigbee and Z-Wave? Here's Everything You Need to Know
We're taking a closer look at the two popular smart home protocols.
The 8 Best Places in Your Home to Put Motion Sensors
Looking to add motion sensors to your home? Here’s where to start.
How to Use Home Assistant with Google Home Voice Commands
By integrating Google Assistant into your Home Assistant server, you can control your DIY smart home devices using voice commands.
6 Apple HomeKit Compatible Products You Never Knew You Needed
We're highlighting some HomeKit-compatible smart home products you might not have heard about.
How to Back Up and Restore Your Home Assistant Server
Backing up your Home Assistant server is essential in case anything goes wrong. Here's how to back it up and also how to restore a backup when needed.
7 Inexpensive Gadgets to Make Your Home Feel Futuristic
These gadgets can help take your home in a fun and smart new direction.
GE Cync Smart Lighting: Don't Buy Philips Hue Until You've Seen These
An affordable smart lighting alternative that offers most of the same features for a fraction of the price.
SwitchBot Blind Tilt Review: Turn Your Slat Blinds Into Smart Blinds
A simple retrofit way to turn your existing blinds into smart ones.
The Smart Home Checklist: All the Gadgets You Need for Ultimate Automation
If you want to automate every aspect of your home, from indoors to outside, follow this checklist to ensure you've got it all covered.
How to Put Apple HomeKit Devices to Good Use With Automation
Have more than one accessory compatible with Apple HomeKit? Learn how to use Automation to truly brings some smarts to your home.
How to Control Your Smart Home Using Apple Watch and Siri
The Apple Watch is incredibly versatile—and now it can quickly and easily control your smart home using the Apple Home app and Siri.
Wagz Freedom Smart Dog Collar Review: Shock-Free Geofencing for Your Dog
It's not a perfect all-in-one solution for all pet needs; but it provides an accessible, shock-free option for training your dog.