Smart Home News

Are you a fan of all things Apple? Have you been thinking about outfitting your home with smart security? Well, our friends at Netgear have some news that is sure to make your next big smart home purchase a clear no-brainer. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the author’s website.

In Android 11, evidence has surfaced that Google might finally add quick wallet access to the long-press power menu, but it looks like the company has much more in store for this system feature. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the author’s website.

No longer the preserve of gadget geeks, the tech-powered home of the future is finally going mainstream. If you’re ready to get on board, here’s our pick of the best devices in every class to upgrade your dumb house to a smart home. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the […]

Save this picture! By 2025, Frost and Sullivan, a market research company, has predicted that there will be at least 26 fully-fledged major smart cities around the world. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the author’s website.

An Apple patent published today reveals an idea for a system that could automatically detect smart home devices and potentially configure them for the room they’re in (via Patently Apple). Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the author’s website.

Amazon has announced that it’s acquiring Eero, the maker of mesh home routers. Amazon says buying Eero will allow the company to “help customers better connect smart home devices.” It will certainly make Alexa-compatible gadgets easier to set up if Amazon also controls the router technology. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full […]

Smart-home sensors can detect leaks, frozen pipes, and open doors so that small problems don’t turn into big expenses. Mr. Clauser is an editor at Wirecutter, a product recommendation site owned by The New York Times Company. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the author’s website.

Smart displays, those cousins of voice-controlled smart speakers with full touchscreen displays, are great devices for managing your smart home, displaying useful bits of information throughout the day, or even playing music or video. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the author’s website.