Your smart home has too many apps - this new framework wants to fix that ...

Somewhat reassured, I used the fully HA-integrated Claude Code to finish migrating most of my nearly 200 smart home devices.

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

A new Apple framework makes it easy for developers of smart home apps to help cut your electricity bills. While EnergyKit is currently limited to thermostats and EV chargers, it’s the first step ...

Unveiled at CES, the new Copilot Star platform is designed to take smart device interoperability to the next level.

Smart home devices don't usually lose support unexpectedly, unless something drastic happens, such as a company collapsing.

My reviews this year have taken me from highly advanced smart lock retrofits to the latest home security and even smart fans to help keep the summer cool. But only a few filled niches so well that I'm ...

Ecobee this week announced that its Smart Security home monitoring system now works with Apple's Home app, across devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This integration allows you to view and change ...

Certain spots were using more than I thought.