As well as smart lamps, IKEA is dipping its toes even further into the audio waters, unveiling its tiny but dead cheap ...

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home ...

Building a local-first setup meant the control and automation logic living inside the home network. And even if the internet ...

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 ...

A New Year refresh doesn’t have to mean a full renovation. Smart, design-led upgrades can declutter, improve functionality, ...

Imagine walking into your home and, with a single tap on a sleek, wall-mounted screen, adjusting the lights, setting the perfect temperature, or even queuing up your favorite playlist, all without ...

Have you ever found yourself juggling three or more remotes just to watch TV or adjust your smart home devices? It’s a frustratingly common scenario in today’s tech-filled homes. With the ...

If you’re deep into HomeKit like me, you know how convenient it can be for home automation. One of the most exciting smart home security additions for me in the past few years is Home Key from Apple, ...

A minimalist smart home controller made from a piece of wood, the Mui Board works with Matter, Sonos, Hue, and others. It ...

According to design and home improvement platform Houzz’s 2026 Renovation Plans Report, “62% expect to stay in their homes ...