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

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

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

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and ...

Smart doesn't have to mean cloud-based ...

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 ...

One connected lock does not a smart home make. If you want to get serious with home automation, start with a smart home platform. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a ...

The clue is in the name.

Even if your old smart bulbs have lost access to their smart features, they can be put back into circulation for a variety of ...

I’ve previously argued that Apple Intelligence could be the biggest reason to buy an Apple smart home camera. Longer term, I think it also has the potential to create a whole new era of truly smart ...

Smart home gadgets are designed to make life simpler. Forget to lock your front door? All you have to do is remotely log into the companion app on your smartphone and hit a button. That said, while ...