If you've been feeling bored by your smart home and its current routines too, keep reading. These are ways to configure the ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks ...

Of course, no widget library would be complete without media widgets. Home Assistant exposes those too for use on Android.

All smart homes are at risk of being hacked, but it's not a likely event. The type of bad actors that target smart homes and ...

Smart home hacking fears overblown? Expert reveals real cybersecurity risks and simple protection tips to keep your connected ...

Shelly's relays make it easy to turn non-connected devices into IoT gadgets, making your smart home easier than ever.

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 ...

Password management is key for the smart home -- and also a major security vulnerability if passwords get bad or lazy. It can be easy to make password mistakes when first setting up new devices, but ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

There are currently nearly 19 billion smart devices worldwide. From robot vaccum cleaners and smart refrigerators to internet-connected baby monitors and countertop appliances, it can feel as if ...

Of all the new gadgets we buy each year, smart home devices often hold the most promise. After all, convenience and security are at the core of what these products aim to help with. But finding the ...

I’ve been reviewing smart lighting for years. Here are tips on how to prep, what to choose, and the smart lights that work ...