A smart home includes high-tech heating and lighting systems and appliances that can be controlled remotely with a phone or a computer. The term "smart home" only recently entered the lexicon of folks ...

Smart homes are supposed to be the epitome of convenience — letting users turn lights on and off, control room temperature, open their doors and even adjust cooking times from your phone. But ...

As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and vacuums — we break down exactly what makes a home ‘smart’ and help you decide if it’s the ...

The vision of a truly connected smart home—secure, seamless and sustainable—is rapidly approaching reality. According to an IDC report, the global market will grow from 892.3 million smart home ...

As we enter the final quarter of a year that many hoped would be a return to normalcy following the global health crisis, normal remains elusive. Investors are facing one of the most challenging years ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A decade ago, it was understandable to avoid smart home tech. It was fragmented, unreliable, and expensive. These days, there are still smart ...

In 2022, the global market for commercial and residential smart lighting alone was worth $13.5 billion, according to IMARC Group. By 2028, the research firm expects it to top $41.2 billion. Those ...

The IoT is a global network consisting of networked things and provides the concept of seamless communication at any time, in any location and with any device. These “things” can be physical or ...

Turning your mundane house into a smart home is no quick activity and can come with some headaches if you rush it or don't plan accordingly.

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Smart homes might seem like they would use more electricity. After all, you're adding Wi-Fi-connected devices, sensors, and even voice assistants into your daily routine. But quite surprisingly, when ...

Unlike traditional homes, where electronic devices operate independently of each other, in a smart home, there is an infrastructure that connects all the sensors and can access the internet via ...