The convenience of a smart home has convinced homeowners to start paying more attention to smart devices. Voice-activated ...

You don’t even know how much personal information your smart home devices collect about you – or which ones do. It’s a tricky ...

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If there's an electrical appliance that exists, there's a strong chance that you can also get a 'smart' version of it. Some of these products can be incredibly useful, such as smart bulbs and smart ...

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A smart home includes high-tech heating and lighting systems and appliances that can be controlled remotely with a phone or a computer. The term "smart home" only recently entered the lexicon of folks ...

The way you shop for, set up, and use connected devices in your home is about to change with the arrival of the Matter smart home standard, which officially launched Nov. 3 at an event in Amsterdam ...

Smart home technology should make your life easier, safer, and more relaxed, and today's extensive selection of refined smart devices makes that a more reasonable expectation than ever. No matter what ...

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While most smart home threats are exaggerated, weak passwords, phishing, and careless data practices can put you at risk.

Smart home hacking exists, but it's probably not the threat you think it is. Here are the facts, practices to keep you safe and more.