Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

The Belkin WeMo Mini (pictured) was well reviewed by CNET for its home automation functionality that could be added to just ...

We've tested several smart thermostats from the biggest brands to help you find the best thermostat for your needs.

This all happens through wires and requires that the lights you want to connect to the switch are bound by long strands of ...

Smart home devices don't usually lose support unexpectedly, unless something drastic happens, such as a company collapsing.

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Even after my tests were done, I decided to upgrade certain smart home devices to full-time help. Here's what won out.

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John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Smart glasses allow you to follow a recipe and ask basic cooking questions without having to touch your phone. Here's what I loved and didn't love about cooking with smart frames. John Carlsen has ...