Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...

Start your smart home automations with simple rules and device support, so setup stays clear and upgrades stay easy.

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Using their apps, you can set schedules, view energy consumption and create routines so devices turn on only in certain ...

Smart homes aren’t just for tech enthusiasts with unlimited budgets anymore. With the right approach, you can start ...

The latest Matter update is here, but instead of shiny new device types, version 1.4.1 is all about behind-the-scenes improvements for you to get your smart home devices up and running with less ...

The Matter standard has received the 1.4.1 update, which includes a series of improvements and optimizations specifically designed to eliminate most of the pitfalls you encounter when setting up ...