A smart home designed around rules like “always leave the porch light in the on position” might work for you and maybe a few ...

Technology has seamlessly blended into nearly every corner of modern life, from the phones that manage our schedules to the watches that monitor our heart rate. But beyond these prominent examples, a ...

Smart home devices are designed to make our lives easier, but every time we are attracted to another gadget to boost household management, improve energy efficiency or, increase our home security, we ...

The halls of IFA Berlin were bursting with interesting and innovative technology designed to make your home smarter than ever. Here's what caught our attention. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering ...

The tech giant has been mousy when it comes to smart home tech, but rumors are swirling about an Apple smart home display, security cameras and other home devices ahead of Tuesday's event. For more ...

Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker/Jason marz, Javier Zayas Photography/Moment, Violka08/iStock via Getty Images In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ...

According to research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of smart homes in Europe and North America ...

Smart home technology isn’t perfect (as anyone who owns an Amazon Echo that’s been activated by an episode of South Park knows), but it’s come a long way since the 1980s. In that era, the idea of ...

Every year, smart home pros gather at CEDIA to see what’s next in connected living. This year’s show in Denver had a lot on display that shows how technology is moving beyond inside walls. “We’ve just ...

Amazon, Target and Walmart are all kicking off big sales this week. Each store is offering steep discounts on smart home technology, but those products don’t always lead to instant savings. Other WRAL ...

If you have old smart home devices you are replacing or don't use, I have the ways to give them new life and purpose.

5 On Your Side Smart home technology could be draining your wallet Five on Your Side has easy tips to help you get the most out of your smart home technology.