According to a recent CNET survey, in 2024, 1 in 6 US adults were a victim of porch theft. As a result, more and more people are looking for ways to help secure their homes. But finding the right ...

Smart home security tips are increasingly important as hackers target cameras, locks, and thermostats to gain unauthorized access. Smart device protection relies on isolating networks, monitoring ...

Ready to start or upgrade your smart home? This video shares 9 tips to save time and money on home automation. Products covered include: - IFTTT - Smart garage door opener - Smart sprinkler controller ...

Last week, I examined how your smart home may be watching you, along with privacy considerations for smart devices in the age of AI robots. But I left readers with many unanswered questions ...

Smart home ecosystems have been around for a couple of decades now. The late 2000s and early 2010s saw the rise of now-household names like Nest, Google Home, and Amazon Echo. While the capabilities ...

Smart home technology promises convenience, efficiency, and peace of mind through connected security cameras, smart locks, and automated monitoring systems. But these same devices that are supposed to ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

Have you ever dreamed of a home that practically runs itself—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that knows your schedule, and security systems that work seamlessly in the background? With ...

Smart home devices or apps acting up? I've been there: Here's what I do to get things working right. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over ...