Setting up smart home automations can feel overwhelming, and at times, downright ridiculous. You might wonder if you really need a machine that can open your blinds for you if your own two hands can ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

Connecting older or cheaper smart home devices to your Wi-Fi network can be a headache. Some smart devices can’t see combined 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. One UI 7 has added a new mode for setting up ...

Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...

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The smart home interoperability standard looks to streamline how you add smart devices to your home. The smart home interoperability standard looks to streamline how you add smart devices to your home ...

Connecting your Samsung Galaxy to smart home devices allows you to control lights, security systems, thermostats, and more from your phone. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set ...

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I went from low res to an enviable home theater using smart technology—and most of what I used is on sale for Black Friday. I’ve never been one of those people who thought I could tell the difference ...

From doorbells to vacuums, these smart home devices are designed to streamline your day-to-day, and many of them are on sale for Black Friday.