So, you’ve got a bunch of smart gadgets lying around, and you want to get them all talking to each other without a hassle? The Smart Life app is pretty popular for this. But what if you want to manage ...

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 ...

Smart home devices are super tempting. You can unlock your front door with your phone, walk into your house with the lights ...

Smart Connect from Lenovo and Motorola aims to simplify the experience of using a smartphone, PC, and tablet together by easing the process of sharing apps and content across all three. I’m PCMag’s ...

When I first set up Home Assistant, I was amazed at how much I could integrate into a single dashboard. It didn't matter ...

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 ...

If your home apps are multiplying, I suggest converting to Matter devices, adopting a password manager, and using other hacks to cut down on juggling all those apps. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home ...

A new Apple framework makes it easy for developers of smart home apps to help cut your electricity bills. While EnergyKit is currently limited to thermostats and EV chargers, it’s the first step ...