Home automation is huge right now in consumer electronics, but despite the wide availability of products on the market, hackers and makers are still spinning up their own solutions. It could be ...

The power of automations is what draws many of us to Home Assistant in the first place, but there’s no denying that the ...

You may already be living inside your next computer. Vienna-based Alarm.com, the purveyor of home automation technology, is trying to position itself as a kind of operating system for the home. It has ...

Ask any smart home enthusiast about their platform of choice, and you’re bound to hear great things about Home Assistant.

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Integrating smart home devices can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, it can be seamless and efficient ...

The market for smart home hubs — devices that give you simple unified control over all your connected gizmos — is pretty crowded. Despite their convenient features, the overwhelming majority of them ...

Your home is your castle, and what’s better than a fully automatic castle? Nothing! That’s why we’re inviting you to submit your sweetest home automation hacks for a chance to win one of three $150 ...

Automated homes offer residents a more convenient, efficient and often safer living experience through various means. If you’re comparing options, use our guide to research the best home automation ...

Almost everyone with a smartphone is familiar with some of the capabilities of voice-controlled virtual assistants. Siri from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) was the first out of the gate and may be the ...