Here are my favorite home apps to make smart home management fast and fun, without the clutter or annoying navigation. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...

With the right apps and integrations, Home Assistant is an absolute powerhouse for tinkering enthusiasts ...

Google is rolling out a new feature today, allowing Android users participating in the Public Preview for Google Home to manage their smart home devices using natural language commands through the ...

Amazon is giving its Echo Hub a major refresh, making the smart home control panel feel a lot more useful than before. The biggest changes aren't what you'd expect.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Y ...

The first step to your smart home is getting your app set up. If you're using Google, setting up Google Home is a five minute process. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home ...

Samsung and LG will introduce cross-brand compatibility for smart home devices by the end of this year. Users will be able to control various smart home appliances using a single management app.

The Google Home app now has a Member role. As Members, kids can manage smart home activities. Children under 13 have only basic device access. If you're a parent and Google Home app user, you can now ...

The company’s new AI-powered Home Energy Management System uses a chatbot to make it easier to manage your energy. The company’s new AI-powered Home Energy Management System uses a chatbot to make it ...

Apple’s new EnergyKit framework lets developers tap into energy use data from the Home app to help reduce and schedule energy use of devices. Apple’s new EnergyKit framework lets developers tap into ...

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 ...