In today's competitive real estate and rental markets, the difference between a property that sits and one that moves may ...

A modern smart home setup isn’t just about lights and thermostats anymore. For a lot of people, it now blends home security, ...

Smart home manufacturer Aqara announced a series of new Matter-compatible smart home products at CES this week, including a Matter-compatible hub, a smart plug with an integrated Thread border router, ...

Houston custom home builder Picklo Homes introduces integrated smart home features designed to enhance comfort, ...

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 ...

No smart fridges in sight.

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

In recent years, Apple has made significant strides in the smart home industry, making it easier than ever for users to create a seamless, interconnected living space within the Apple ecosystem. With ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. I’ve been bullish on smart home technology for more than a ...

Building a smart home begins with selecting the right ecosystem, and two prominent contenders in this space are Home Assistant and Homey Pro. Both platforms offer distinct features, advantages, and ...

Not another damn light bulb. That’s what you might be thinking if you’ve been following smart-home tech for the past decade or, indeed, building out your own fortress of missed connections. The first ...