Finding a gift for the tech nerd on your list can be tough. They likely have all the tech they need and then some, but you ...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) is introducing Matter 1.5, its latest effort to remove interoperability woes. This update introduces Matter support for security cameras, enhanced energy ...

The Ceptics universal travel adapter with 45W PD and QC 3.0, dual USB-C, three USB-A ports, and worldwide plug support is now ...

Looking to get started with smart home tech? Linking smart plugs to the wifi is a straightforward and affordable way to make ...

The new Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is a USB adapter that unifies Zigbee, Thread, and Matter devices under one roof.

Hot on the heels of the launch of its big Z-Wave stick, Home Assistant is launching a slightly smaller stick to support ...

The Ring Outdoor Plug costs $29.99 when purchased on its own, but it requires a Ring Bridge to be connected to your home ...

Most smart plugs and their app-based controls are designed for indoor use. For outdoor smart plugs, you need to find a ...

Parenting in 2025 means juggling a million things at once, and let’s be honest — we could all use a little help. But there’s ...

With the holidays approaching, these devices make surprisingly thoughtful gifts for the parents in your life (or for yourself). They’re the kind of presents that won’t just get a polite thank you but ...

MQTT is a communication system that helps different parts of your smart home talk to each other. For Zigbee2MQTT to work smoothly with Home Assistant, you usually need an MQTT broker, which is like a ...