smart home

From Wi‑Fi disasters to seven different apps for one light, here are the real mistakes I made building my smart home – and how you can avoid them.

Smart locks can be life‑changing – or anxiety‑inducing. Here’s a plain‑language guide to what they’re good at, what can go wrong, and how to choose one without regretting it.

New to smart homes? Steal these 15 simple automations that actually work in a real apartment, not just in flashy demo videos.

Before you crank the AC, there’s a smarter way to stay cool: let fans, smart controllers and shading work together so your place feels better without murdering your power bill.

From lighting and blinds to air quality sensors and Sonos-powered speakers, IKEA’s evolving smart home range delivers real innovation without the high price tag.

Unlock the true power of your smart home! Our guide walks you through creating your first automated routines for morning, leaving, and night. It's easy!'

Radiators stuck on full blast, central boiler you can’t touch? Here’s how to get smart‑level control over comfort when the thermostat isn’t yours.

Cut energy bills and carbon footprint with smart thermostats, lights, and water savers like Nest, Philips Hue, and Ecobee. Beginner guide to eco-friendly home tech.

Uncover 2026's hottest smart home trends: AI personalization, Matter interoperability, energy optimization, advanced security, and wellness tech that make living smarter and simpler.

When you live in a shoebox, every dust bunny is personal. These are the five smart cleaning tools that actually earned a permanent spot in my tiny apartment.

Explore smart toilets, showers, mirrors, and faucets from Kohler, Toto, and Moen. Are they worth the investment for hygiene, convenience, and wellness, or just high-end gimmicks?

Explore how AI-powered voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and emerging models are evolving to anticipate needs, integrate seamlessly, and redefine smart home living.

Tired of checking if a device works with Alexa or Google? Matter is the new universal standard that promises to fix that. Here's what it means for your home.

Lights that turn on when you arrive, AC that sleeps when you leave – presence detection is how your home stops following the clock and starts following you.

You have heard the buzz about smart homes but what does it actually mean for someone starting from zero? This guide breaks it down without the tech jargon or expensive starter kits.