Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

As smart homes continue to evolve, many homeowners discover that buying smart devices is only part of the equation. Real value comes from how well those devices work together—across brands, rooms, ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The app Controller for HomeKit has a new Floor Plan feature that lets you visualize control of HomeKit-compatible ...

No disrespect to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, but voice control still has its quirks and sometimes it’s easier to control your various smart home devices using your PC instead. But the degree to ...

IKEA has launched version 1.43.0 of its Home Smart app, now available on Apple Watch for even more convenient smart home control. Previously limited to iOS and Android, the app lets users manage ...

If you're running Home Assistant, there's a good chance that you've built a dashboard or considered one. I get it; dashboards ...

In the ever-evolving world of smart home technology, voice search has become an integral part of managing and controlling various devices within your home. While platforms like Google Assistant, ...

Google has unveiled the Google Home Favorites widget for Android, which lets users control smart home electronic devices from their phone's home screen. The new Google Home Favorites widget lets you ...

LG's company Athom is launching a new ready-made solution for smart home control, which is intended to be as flexible as Home ...

If managing a growing list of apps for your smart home feels overwhelming, try these top practices to keep everything organized and under control.