DALLAS — As smart home technology becomes more sophisticated and widespread, homeowners are increasingly seeking professional help to install and manage their devices, according to the latest research ...

Smart homes have become increasingly complex over the past decade. From smart locks and video doorbells to security cameras and smart displays, there are a lot of moving pieces in the average smart ...

The smart home is, despite the name, usually pretty stupid. For all the talk of ecosystems and cross-platform standards, all too often home automation simply turns our phones into fancy remotes, ...

Little feels more natural than using your voice, and so here we go over the many voice assistant features you can use to ...

When it comes to upgrading to a smart home, the choices can be overwhelming. Consider these tips to make the process ...

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Home security has advanced far beyond padlocks and deadbolts. Today, smart locks offer convenience and remote control, but ...

I’ve waited a decade to get a smart lock. Upon moving into a new apartment, the first thing I did was install the new Level Lock Pro. After a month of testing, it has been very much worth the wait.

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

The homes will get smarter this year as we witness the best smart home devices of CES 2026 revolutionize the technology for ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...