Building a local-first setup meant the control and automation logic living inside the home network. And even if the internet ...

I’ve had a lot of fun putting together a smart home, so much so that I’ve been known to get ahead of myself as I put technology before practicality. This can trip up guests and visitors alike, and ...

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 ...

So-called ‘smart home’ appliances and gadgets have become an ever-more present thing the past years, with nary a coffeemaker, AC unit or light bulb for sale today that doesn’t have an associated ...

Sporting wonderful names like Timmerflotte, Alpstuga, Klipbok and Myggspray, Ikea's smart sensors are all Matter-compatible, ...

Affordable smart home devices seamlessly connected to create a budget-friendly, automated living space that enhances convenience, security, and energy efficiency. Pixabay, cloudlynx In 2025, the smart ...

Why smart homes must evolve from device-based automation to space-level intelligence—and how Tuya Smart and Hey Tuya enable ...

Imagine walking into your home and, with a single tap on a sleek, wall-mounted screen, adjusting the lights, setting the perfect temperature, or even queuing up your favorite playlist, all without ...

Google Home has added new starters, conditions, and actions that let your automations respond to real activity like media ...

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home ...

Australia is getting hotter. Climate change is driving more frequent and prolonged extreme heat waves and our homes are ...