The Smart Home: It's a place that anticipates your needs and empowers you to fine-tune your environment. That's the pitch, at least. Putting it all together isn't a smooth ride, but the right setup ...

Consumer Reports' Guide to Smart Homes will help you understand how technology is creating "smarter" home devices—from door ...

If you aren't sure where to start with home security or smart home tech, a smart lock is one of my favorite entry points. I can control mine with an app, send over temporary passes to friends and set ...

Understanding the Pillars of a Professional Smart Hub Ecosystem Selecting a reliable smart hub service requires a strategic approach that looks beyond basic hardware specifications. In a market ...

Smart thermostats do far more than old programmable models. I'll break down the differences so you can see what you'll get. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, ...

Not sure what a smart home even is? Start here: I'm covering the apps, connections and what they do for you. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology ...

Moving to the cloud is a marathon, not a sprint – and it requires careful preparation. Our guide helps your agency embark on a smart cloud transformation journey. It highlights the benefits of cloud ...

For those going all in with the Apple ecosystem, HomeKit is what ties your smart home together. It provides a common interface for connected lights, thermostats, and everything in between. Smart plugs ...

Smart Manufacturing is a popular phrase, but understanding what “smart manufacturing” actually means—and more important, how to apply it to the design and operations—remains a challenge. To address ...

Smart locks are an important part of any smart home. Not only do they give you useful features like the ability to unlock the door with a passcode or remotely with your smartphone, but they’re the ...

After daily maintenance items come monthly ones, these are slightly more complex but still are possible to pull off DIY-style. This time the list includes: The dashboard icons in your Smart serve as ...