This open source automation platform could unify smart home products

Check out the up-and-coming Home Assistant, an open-source alternative to the current leading smart home control ecosystems ... Read More

The most common Google Home problems and how to fix them

But, as you’d expect, getting all these devices working seamlessly isn’t always as easy as it sounds. The Google Home platform is also susceptible to the same issues as other smart home ... Read More

The cheapest Google Home sales for May 2024: the best Home Mini, Hub, and Max deals

While the Google Nest Mini is still powered by ... a huge range of smart home products like Hue bulbs, Nest thermostats and so on. Unlike the Amazon Echo Show, you're getting full YouTube support ... Read More

The little smart home platform that could

Home Assistant is known for its unmatched power ... to be products compatible with Home Assistant that you can trust.” Schoutsen, who started Home Assistant in 2013 with a Philips Hue smart ... Read More

The Best Smart Home Security Systems for 2024

I’m PCMag’s executive editor of reviews, steering our coverage to make sure we're testing the products you're interested ... and before that I covered mobile, smart home, and wearable ... Read More

Best Smart Speakers of May 2024

Looking for the best smart speakers for your home? Our experts have compiled everything you need to know about the best smart speakers, summarizing their findings in a single helpful review. Click to ... Read More

Secure Your Home, Apartment, or Rental with These Tested Smart Locks

I mproving your smart home takes more than connection to a digital assistant and a voice-activated speaker. Smart locks—or smart deadbolts, more accurately—streamline your daily routine and strengthen ... Read More

Best Google Assistant speakers 2024: best Google smart speakers tested and rated

Google may have shown up a little late to the smart ... Apple's Siri-powered HomePod range are obviously huge rivals, and choosing a Google product will tie you quite firmly to your chosen brand. If ... Read More

A Beginner's Guide to Composting: Everything You Need to Know to Start a Pile

She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section ... starting a compost pile and don't know where to start, here are the basics to get a home composting system off and running. Read More

Meta’s update to its AI-powered Ray-Bans make the case for Apple to make smart glasses

Meta has announced a new software update for its Ray-Ban smart glasses that adds more AI vision features, better video calling, and more. Read More

The Best Smart Home Security Systems for 2024

It's easier than ever to set up a smart home ... of our reviews. If you live in a small apartment and want to keep tabs on things when you're not home, a security camera can get the job done ... Read More