One of the biggest problems with the concept of “smart homes” is that there are far too many standards. Some devices are only compatible with Apple’s HomeKit, some only work with Alexa, and so on. The ...

Sometimes, simplicity is better. SmartThings as a smart home control system works because each individual component, from motion sensors to locks to lights, performs its function well. That ...

SmartThings’ name-brand flood detector is short on useful features, but it’s inexpensive and plays nicely with other devices and services. When shopping for a smart water leak sensor, you can either ...

Mesh networking, a new hub and sensors round out the company's connected home aspirations. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

SmartThings’ smart home devices are getting a lot sleeker — and a lot more powerful — as of today. The company today is releasing a new line of updated home sensors and a new, more powerful hub. In ...

Just two decades ago, it was impossible to foresee just how much technology would enter our homes. But popular automation systems have now become commonplace in many parts of the world, transforming ...

Amazon and Google are not the only companies actively working on making our homes smarter and our lives easier. Samsung has its ecosystem of smart home devices, called SmartThings, wirelessly ...

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With Samsung’s backing, former startup SmartThings improves on its original connected-home offering, delivering increased power, polish, and reliability for those willing to master the system. A small ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. One of the biggest problems with the concept of “smart homes” is that there are far too ...