Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...

Being locked inside by a smart lock failure made me rethink smart home security. Here’s why smart locks still worry me, 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 ...

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The smart home is evolving — not because of AI, but because the industry is finally converging on the Matter standard that ...

I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions, which always struck this cynic as a perfect example of setting oneself up to fail. But I’ve got a resolution for 2026, one on which I’ve already made ...

Plain-jane bulbs are so yesterday. Smart lights are in, not only because they're one of the easiest ways to enter the world of smart home tech, but also because they're one of the most affordable.

Having a smart home isn't just about voice assistants. An effective setup creates an interconnected ecosystem of devices working together to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure ...

Smart home hacking is a serious threat - but here's how experts actually stop it ...

Using their apps, you can set schedules, view energy consumption and create routines so devices turn on only in certain ...