After deploying Home Assistant, I spent considerable time setting up and integrating apps, services, and devices. Following that, I had assumed those smart devices “just work,” but their real-world ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home technology is like something out of a sci-fi movie. It's possible to control almost anything that runs with electricity in your ...

Let’s turn this smart house into a smart home. Let’s turn this smart house into a smart home. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Setting up smart home automations can feel overwhelming, and at times, downright ridiculous. You might wonder if you really need a machine ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and ...

Smart homes integrate automation for efficiency, security, and convenience. Invest in compatible smart devices to avoid integration issues. Consider cost, learning curve, and privacy risks with smart ...