While the demand for smart homes is rising, cost is still a barrier. However, some devices can help you enjoy the benefits of smart technology without the trouble of a complete overhaul. You can use a ...

With the cost of living rising every day, homeowners are always looking for ways to save money. Utility costs are unavoidable because we all need access to essential services like electricity, water, ...

Smart lights are a worthy investment and easy to install, but choosing the right bulbs requires planning. Here's what you need to know before converting your home to smart lights. For more than 10 ...

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If you’ve been keeping up with smart home news recently, you might have spotted that Philips Hue accidentally leaked four new products on its website last week. It was super exciting, finally ...

We install and test more than 100 smart devices in our homes each year to determine their ease of use, reliability, and performance to help you choose the best ones for your budget. I’ve been working ...

Some plug-in hybrids rarely get plugged in, making them very inefficient. Toyota used science to find a way to get around that.

What was the first smart home product? One could argue it was the electric garage door opener. The first such openers with a radio-based remote controls came to market way back in 1931, predating the ...

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Your smart TV's USB port isn't the universal charger it pretends to be. Misuse it, and you may end up with corrupted drives, fried gadgets, or a TV that refuses to power on altogether. Older gaming ...