Most smart home failures trace back to one overlooked setup decision made on day one.

Smart homes are becoming more and more common as the technology behind the devices gets cheaper and cheaper. While there are ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Turning a home into a smart home is a hobby in itself, fitting voice-activated lighting, blinds that open and close on schedule, and routines ...

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Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...

Smart plugs are an easy way to upgrade basic appliances, and some of the most practical examples are already sitting in your ...

The latest Matter update is here, but instead of shiny new device types, version 1.4.1 is all about behind-the-scenes improvements for you to get your smart home devices up and running with less ...

Quick setup, hassle-free entry, and a killer app—that’s all I could ask for (and no more than I wanted) from a smart lock.