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Smart homes use internet-connected devices for comfort, security, convenience, and energy efficiency. Learn how smart tech can transform your living.

There’s always been something aspirational about the term “smart home.” It was coined by a residential builder association here in the U.S. back in the mid-’80s. That, of course, was long before the ...

Famed actor Gene Hackman died alone at home. Could smart home technology have saved his life? Experts say yes.

A new residential property survey is suggesting that smart home tech can add to the resale value, though there are some big caveats. The headline news is that more than a quarter of American ...

Home security technology is evolving rapidly, and 2026 promises to bring major innovations. With smarter systems and new tools, you can expect better protection, convenience and peace of mind. But ...

AI leads the way with these intelligent appliances and gadgets for every room and family member, from a baby monitor that decodes crying and an indoor smoker that won't set off smoke alarms, to luxe ...

Smart home technology — often in the form of a voice-activated virtual assistant that can automate devices in the home — can be a tool to facilitate aging in place. Experts on the topic of aging, and ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

We're already starting to get an idea of what will be released at CES this year, but here's the stuff on my personal wish list. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, ...