Home apps vary a lot in design, but these options are some of my favorites. It's not always easy to know if a home app is going to be user-friendly or a pain until you start using it. That's where I ...

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Copilot.cx is an IoT customer experience SaaS company that just introduced Copilot Star. Star is a framework that unifies different smart home platforms for users. The system is designed for smart ...

Your smart home needs spring cleaning too, here are 5 essential tasks.

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even ...

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I know some people think that a lot of smart home tech is frivolous, and some of it is, I’ll agree, but there are certain things that make daily life a little better. For example, I have security ...

Smart TVs, voice assistants and connected cars collect detailed behavioral data through privacy clauses most users never read ...

If managing a growing list of apps for your smart home feels overwhelming, try these top practices to keep everything organized and under control. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home ...

The Aqara U400 is the first HomeKit lock with UWB support, unlocking automatically as you approach your door. Here's my full ...

Renting your place can seem limiting with the smart upgrades you can do, but these renter-friendly ones are perfect, and your ...