Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

You can find editor-approved discounts on Kasa smart home devices at Amazon right now. Kasa Smart Plugs can automate home devices like lights and appliances through a smartphone app. Amazon's Prime ...

Smart home gadgets are a must-have for many households in the current age of tech, and this simple to install Smart Lock on ...

Amazon is celebrating its Prime members with its Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Some of the largest discounts during the two days are on Amazon’s own products, namely its smart home products. So, if ...

Thanks to the ease and straightforwardness of the Amazon Echo Hub, my smart home finally makes sense to my family. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets.

I've tested nearly every smart speaker and smart display from Amazon and Google in my home, and they are similar, yet vastly different. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all things ...

What goes in your smart home? Today, home tech can be used to automate all sorts of tasks around the house. Smart switches help us control lighting and smart systems in our home, smart lights give us ...

When a service that powers vast swathes of the internet experiences an outage, the shortcomings of putting all your eggs into one basket become abundantly clear. When Amazon’s AWS infrastructure went ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's that time of the year again when the days are getting shorter and you probably want to feel as warm and cozy as possible. We've curated ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. "Smart home" is a term that's thrown around pretty loosely in 2025, and it carries a different meaning for everyone. To some, a smart home is ...

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...