There’s no DIY option for the initial installation, but you can add to this powerful system on your own after that.

Whether you own Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit products, you must optimize your smart home experience.

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With hundreds of incredible products available, it can be intimidating to piece together a smart home. From smart displays and thermostats to smart light bulbs and video doorbells, not only are ...

Now an open-source protocol and with a new long-range technology, the path forward for Z-Wave looks clearer, with a little ...

I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices ... landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print as PC Magazine). I spent more than 14 years on staff, most ...

Homey’s updated smart hub app can identify which devices are consuming the most juice, as well calculate how much it costs to ...

I spent more than 14 years on staff, most recently as the director of operations for PC Labs, before hitting ... and before that I covered mobile, smart home, and wearable technology for PCMag ...

Why did I turn my old monitor into a smart home dashboard? No need to spend cash . I wasn't using my old monitor and repurposing it as a smart dashboard, put it to good use. It al ...

Learn more› By Rachel Cericola Rachel Cericola is a writer covering smart home. In addition to testing hundreds of smart devices, she has also tested dozens of ice cream sandwiches. The Google ...