My smart devices were putting everything at risk. This easy setup protected my home network.

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

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

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've gone from big workstations being converted into protable laptops, and then into smartphones that we carry around in our pockets. We find ...

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, frustrating ...

IKEA's 21 new smart IoT devices support Matter, HomeKit, Google, and Alexa, so you can build a low-cost setup with quick pairing and simple controls.

Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...

Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...

The first step to your smart home is getting your app set up. If you're using Google, setting up Google Home is a five minute process. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home ...

From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...