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What Is a Smart Home Bridge?
Ever struggled with smart device compatibility? Learn how a smart home bridge seamlessly links them together.
How Matter 1.2 Makes the Dream of a Complete Smart Home Possible
The new version of the standard is a big step forward toward a fully interoperable smart home.
5 Reasons to Create Your Own Smart Home
See some great reasons why a smart home can make your life a bit easier.
The 6 Best Replacements for the Logitech Harmony Hub
We're highlighting some options similar to the popular discontinued lineup from Logitech.
How to Set Up Your IKEA DIRIGERA Smart Hub
Find out more about the command hub to control smart home products from the furniture retailer.
Amazon Alexa vs. Apple HomeKit: Which Smart Home Ecosystem Is King?
We'll compare two of the most popular smart home options and help you decide which one is best for your home.
7 Tips to Optimize Your Smart Home
Keep your smart home technology running like a well-oiled machine with these great tips.
SwitchBot Hub 2 Review: Matter Comes to SwitchBot
It's an improvement on the previous Hub Mini, and thanks to Matter support, now works with HomeKit... sort of. Matter is far from ready, yet.
16 Fun and Useful Things You Can Do With a Google Nest Hub
Find out some of the great things you can do with Google's popular smart speaker and touchscreen combo.
How to Set Up an Apple Home Hub to Make Your Smart Home Smarter
You need to set up an iPad, Apple TV, or HomePod as an Apple home hub if you want to use every HomeKit feature.
7 Smart Home Starter Kits That Are Worth the Money
It's a myth that smart homes are expensive. Here are the best smart home starter kits to get you going, and they're affordable!
Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen): The Best All-In-One Smart Display?
As an all-in-one device, the Show 10 offers a superb experience, with a rotating display that can follow you around.
IKEA’s New Smart Home Hub Shows the Matter Protocol Will Be Worth the Wait
The DIRIGERA smart home hub and new app will arrive in October 2022.
How to Use Amazon Alexa From the Alexa App
See how the app can put the power of Amazon's virtual assistant on your smartphone.
SwitchBot Curtain Review: Make Curtains Great Again!
SwitchBot has shown yet again it can play a critical role in your smart home setup by making any dumb devices smart.
How to Set Up and Use a Google Nest Hub
We'll show you how to get started with the Google smart speakers and some fun things to try.
9 Types of Smart Home Devices and What They Do
Interested in smart home technology? Here are some of the devices you can add to your home.
What Other Smart Bulbs Work With the Philips Hue Lighting System?
You can save some cash by using third-party bulbs compatible with the popular lighting system. We'll show you how.
How to Sync Philips Hue Smart Lights with Spotify Music
We'll show you how to integrate your music with the popular smart lighting system.
Build a Smart Home to Meet Your Budget on Black Friday With Aqara
Want to build a smart home but don't think your budget will stretch to it? These Black Friday deals from Aqara will kickstart your smart home project.