Manufacturer apps exist for good reasons—firmware updates, advanced features, and detailed controls. For everyday use, though, they're way more than necessary. I just wanted the lights on or off, ...

SmartThings, one of the first and open smart home automation platforms, has come a long way since its early days. SmartThings, one of the first and open smart home automation platforms, has come a ...

Samsung has updated SmartThings, its app that lets users control the company’s IoT devices, with new home automation capabilities in an apparent bid to cross-sell more of its smart home devices and ...

Home Assistant is amazing because it’s free, but it’s not always the easiest platform in the world to use. Though you can ...

Android Auto is getting a new app category. Google has announced that Internet of Things apps (or smart home apps) for cars are now supported by the Play Store. Developers can now build smart home ...

Controlling your Samsung TV is usually quite straightforward, thanks to the remote that comes with it. It includes a directional pad for navigating menus, volume controls, and even dedicated shortcut ...

The Samsung SmartThings app just got a new remote widget. You can place the widget anywhere on your home screen and then control your Samsung TV or monitor. The widget only supports Samsung screens ...