The Matter smart home standard will soon allow mixing and matching of video cameras. But will Amazon and Google take part?

The classic smart plug is a simple affair, a plug-in device that can automate and schedule on-off features for whatever you plug into it, like a lamp, coffeemaker or fountain. Emporia's model is a ...

From doorbells to vacuums, these smart home devices are designed to streamline your day-to-day, and many of them are on sale for Black Friday.

This camera stays inside, where it’s safe, to monitor what’s going on outdoors.

From robot vacuums to video doorbells and pet cameras, these picks make life easier for everyone and are sure to delight tech lovers and newbies alike. And they're all tested by our experts.

With your camera functioning, you can log in via Home Assistant to add it to your smart home. Alternatively, you can use the ...

With video cameras, the Matter standard may go from the techy, open-source alternative to the mainstream norm.

Home security is a constant concern for people across the country and in just about any dwelling. Regardless of your living situation, improving the security of your home can be the difference between ...

Walmart’s Google Home-integrated cameras promise the feature set of Nest but at a fraction of the cost. But, for some users, there have been some issues in getting these cameras working. Since their ...

Halloween is right around the corner. You likely already have your stockpile of candy and costumes for the kids. But are your home and yard a scary sight, or safe enough to welcome trick-or-treaters?

During my first few days with the Amazon Echo Dot Max, my general feeling was, “well, it’s definitely an Amazon Echo.” That’s not a bad thing, mind you; having a reliable Alexa speaker in my living ...

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