Not crazy about talking to Siri, Alexa or Gemini? You can easily create a voice assistant-free smart home with these tricks.

Press the Home Button on your TV's remote to navigate to the Main Menu. Highlight Privacy and click on it. You'll now see an ...

If you're considering upgrading to a smart home, one barrier you might encounter is cost. Some products can cost you hundreds of dollars, whether that's a thermostat or a doorbell with a built-in ...

Smart TVs track your viewing habits, even outside streaming apps. Learn how it works, who gets the data, and how to cut ...

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Most people do not realize their smart TV includes microphones that can capture sound even when voice commands are off. These tiny mics power voice search and assistants, but they also pose privacy ...

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to check for all the gaps.

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...

Until recently, my smart home setup was in chaos. After years of testing, buying, and upgrading to the latest smart home gadgets in an attempt to make my life easier, it became a bloated mess that was ...

A year testing a smart lock with a hidden superpower: infrared wireless charging. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. One morning last ...