Say goodbye to (some) smart home woes. New user-facing features are coming to Matter that will make it easier than ever to set up your smart home and circumvent some of the more finicky ...

There is no product category that better embodies the XKCD take on standards than smart home. With an ocean of connectivity options and incompatible standards, taming this mess has been ...

A smart home hub facilitates connection to all these devices through a single access point. There are also more than a handful of different protocols in the space of home automation. Modern smart ...

Vivint offers a simple but powerful scripting system for home automation routines that can include self-installed Z-Wave smart lighting controls. The actions—and there can be multiple actions ...

From remote-controlled thermostats to early leak detection, smart systems are transforming rental living. Learn how these ...

The HGTV Smart Home 2025 is officially move-in ready, and the fully furnished abode in San Antonio, Texas, features all the bells and whistles you’d hope to see, plus some unexpected surprises ...

He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Smart home controller maker Brilliant NextGen has launched its second generation of touchscreen panels that replace traditional light ...

Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC support adds flexibility to setup, especially where QR codes could be awkward.

If you're putting together an Easter adventure for your smart home, it's a great hopportunity to improve egg hunts and more with three quick tips. Try these out the day before Easter so you know ...

Ecobee is finally getting Google Home smart camera support. The company has so far only confirmed compatibility with its wired Smart Doorbell Camera. Smart cameras are a great, affordable way to ...

but the brand also has a strong presence in the smart home market. From video doorbells and smart lights to plugs and motion sensors, Roku’s smart home catalog is surprisingly robust.