We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home gadgets can be as simple or complex as you'd like to have them. From smart lights and doorbells to smart thermostats and motion ...

The Tapo S505D smart dimmer is Matter certified, which guarantees compatibility with every major smart home ecosystem, and it certainly won’t break the bank. On the other hand, it’s a very simple ...

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As part of their quest to make their homes more intelligent, many people install smart switches. With a smart switch, you can use a smartphone app or voice assistant to control your lighting remotely, ...

What a mesh.

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

When I press the “on” button on the light switch for the chandelier over my kitchen island, it turns on in an instant. When I ask Alexa to turn it off, the light turns off. When I tap the light in the ...

PCWorld showcases 14 budget-friendly smart home devices under $100, including smart plugs, security cameras, thermostats, and lighting solutions from brands like Tapo, Leviton, and Philips Hue. These ...

You may have run into this when setting up a new smart home product: You’ve installed its companion app, created an account, plugged in the gadget, and you’re all ...

Don't put up with a smart home takes too long to perform simple tasks.

The modern smart home was built on the 2.4GHz frequency, but is it time to move to a different Thread? The modern smart home was built on the 2.4GHz frequency, but is it time to move to a different ...