Overview: Simple IoT projects explain how everyday smart devices collect and use data effectively.Sensors, controllers, and connectivity form the core of most m ...

If you love tinkering, ESPHome is a fantastic way to build custom smart home devices. This open-source firmware framework gives you local control over smart home devices that support open standards.

A Sheridan couple has invented a smart-home system that automates coop care for people who keep backyard chickens. Their Hen ...

January is already flying by, and if your good intentions are still intact, you may be itching to continue improving your smart home. If you have some free time this weekend, here are three Home ...

There's no reason to get down on your hands and knees to clean your floors. If you want to get the job done with minimal effort, invest in a floor scrubber to do the dirty work for you. Floor ...

The smart home has been drifting into a world of interoperability lately that I never would have expected just a few years ...

It’s been a while, and though the basics are the same, Apple Home and Google Home have both benefitted from some long-needed smart home standardization, most obviously via the Matter protocol. (With ...

These products offer convenient home enhancements, such as control and safety sensors that work without setup, a smart lock that charges itself, and blinds that automatically shield you from the sun.

Devices equipped with Emerson's SmartVoice don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; instead, they utilize on-device voice control.

Even after my tests were done, I decided to upgrade certain smart home devices to full-time help. Here's what won out. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft ...

What happens when you combine an Arduino-based microcontroller with a palm-sized aluminum box and clicky buttons? A fidget ...