Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

It's getting worse with time.

Smart home devices don't usually lose support unexpectedly, unless something drastic happens, such as a company collapsing.

I picked Aqara’s Smart Lock U400 and Roborock’s Saros Rover robot vacuum as the overall best smart home gadgets from CES 2026 ...

It's hip to be square.

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 ...

IFTTT stands for, “if this, then that.” It’s terminology often used in programming, allowing software to chain together functions and perform certain tasks if other tasks are detected. For example, if ...

The Benefits of Smart Locks for Modern Home Security Austin, Aruba – January 4, 2026 / Diamond Locksmith / In today’s fast-paced world, home security has become a top priority for many homeowners.

Smart homes allow homeowners to remotely control devices such as lights, appliances, entertainment systems, thermostats, door locks and voice-activated smart assistants through internet connectivity.