Imagine walking into your home and the lights flick on automatically. The thermostat adjusts to your preferred temperature, and your favourite playlist fades in as you drop your bag. No apps to swipe ...

Say goodbye to (some) smart home woes. New user-facing features are coming to Matter that will make it easier than ever to set up your smart home and circumvent some of the more finicky, frustrating ...

Home automation is no longer a sci-fi fantasy of the future – it’s here now, and the good news is it’s practical, easy to use, and a bit smarter than you might expect. Whether you're looking for the ...

Creating a smart home in 2025 is about making devices work together in a seamless, efficient system. A unified ecosystem lets you control everything from lights and thermostats to cameras and speakers ...

Smart homes are designed to make your life simpler by giving you voice or app control over a range of devices to set up routines, automate tasks and simplify how you use products. Devices range from ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Setting up smart home automations can feel overwhelming, and at times, downright ridiculous. You might wonder if you really need a machine ...

Plain-jane bulbs are so yesterday. Smart lights are in, not only because they're one of the easiest ways to enter the world of smart home tech, but also because they're one of the most affordable.

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 ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Fromental / Stephen Karlisch Some home gadgets are nice to have, but quickly reveal ...