You have 15 smart bulbs, three different apps, and a family that just refuses to stop using the physical light switches anyway, which kills your automation every single time. The problem is that smart ...

Using voice commands via the Amazon Echo's Alexa voice assistant or your smartphone to turn on your Philips smart light bulbs is convenient, but even better is just walking into a room and ta-daa!

If you’ve got an existing smart home rig, motion sensors can be a useful addition to your setup. You can use them for all kinds of things, from turning on lights when you enter a room, to shutting off ...

The Orro Switch is expensive, but it offers some nifty tricks that put it near the top of the market. With options like Noon and Brilliant now available, high-end lighting has landed squarely not just ...

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You’re probably familiar with those regular old light switches that you fumble for in the dark, but maybe you’re unclear on what a smart switch is. Good news: you’ve come to the right place. A smart ...

You don't need a sophisticated system to smarten up your home. There are many options requiring only a single smart sensor and a little imagination.

Just one of seven new TP-Link smart home products Just one of seven new TP-Link smart home products is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 ...

Smart lights are a great way to enhance home security. Being able to flip on the lights remotely or automatically, you can give the impression that someone is home and expose potential intruders. It’s ...

My progress toward a truly “smart” home has been painfully slow. I’m sick of unreliable voice commands, flaky smart switches, and poorly designed apps. Where’s the seamless experience that was ...

The best way to make the most of your smart setup is to have your devices handle tasks you forget to do or can't stay on top ...

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