Here are my favorite home apps to make smart home management fast and fun, without the clutter or annoying navigation.

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

The wireless Gira KNX RF system can be installed in new and existing buildings without extensive renovation work. KNX is the worldwide standard for smart building technology and RF refers to radio ...

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Roku took a left turn into the smart home last fall with a little help from Wyze Labs, and now it’s doubling down with a new home security system that integrates tightly with the Roku TV OS. Available ...

Voice assistants and smartphones are often the go-to interfaces for modern smart home systems. However, if you fancy more direct physical controls, you can go that route as well. To that end, [Salim ...

Nearly every fixture and appliance in your home—from the lights, the HVAC system and even the coffeemaker—can be controlled remotely with a Wi-Fi connection and mobile device. But choosing the best ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...

If you’re looking to add a security system to your home, you essentially have two choices — a DIY system or a professionally installed system. While these two categories used to be radically different ...