IKEA just launched new smart home lights and sensors that work with Google Home, plus a $10 Bluetooth speaker that keeps ...

Imagine walking into your home after a long day, and the lights automatically adjust to your preferred brightness, your favorite playlist starts playing softly in the background, and the thermostat ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...

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 ...

Discover how smart medical devices and innovative technologies are revolutionizing in-home care, supporting caregivers, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A smart home control device on a wall - Casezy idea/Shutterstock From lightbulbs to speakers to security systems, homeowners can ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Get out from under that cloud.

Most smart home failures trace back to one overlooked setup decision made on day one.

On a quiet suburban street, a modern Australian home wakes before its owners do. The lights turn on automatically, the ...