Alexa vs. HomeKit: Which smart home platform is best?
Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit are two of the best smart home platforms available, but which is best for your home? Here's a closer look to help you decide.
How to create spooky Halloween effects with smart home lighting and sound
Up your Halloween decorating game this year by using smart home lighting and sounds to spook your neighbors and trick-or-treaters.
Nanoleaf reveals four new Matter devices, including two smart lamps
Nanoleaf is launching two Matter-enabled smart lamps in the coming months, as well as two other products for its Essentials lineup.
Nanoleaf gets into the holiday spirit with Matter-enabled string lights
The Nanoleaf Matter Smart Holiday String Lights feature 250 LED bulbs and nine preset scenes, and are rated for outdoor use. They begin shipping in mid-October.
New Yale Assure Lock 2 models get fingerprint scanner, support for Apple Home keys
The new Yale Assure Lock 2 models add a fingerprint scanner and support for Apple Home keys. Here's a look at the Assure Lock 2 Touch and Assure Lock 2 Plus.
6 HomeKit settings you should disable (or adjust) right now
Apple claims better security, but it still gathers information about its users. Here are six settings you should change now.
FAA gives UPS’ drone delivery efforts a big boost
UPS' drone delivery ambitions have been given a significant boost following a key decision by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Philips Hue adds support for cameras and sensors
The Philips Hue Secure Camera and Hue Secure Contact Sensors will arrive later this year and will be compatible with an updated smartphone app.
Leviton’s new outdoor smart plug is the first with Matter support
The Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug-In Switch is the first outdoor smart plug to support Matter. It also boasts a ton of other cool features.
What is Apple HomeKit?
Apple HomeKit is one of many smart home platforms available today, and it allows you to communicate with all the equipment in your house. Here's a closer look.
How to set up Apple TV as a HomeKit hub
Apple TV makes a great HomeKit hub. Here's how to get it working with your smart home in just a few minutes.
6 things you didn’t know Apple Homekit could do
HomeKit is capable of a lot more than you might have thought? Here are six underutilized features.
The best HomeKit smart blinds of 2023
The best HomeKit smart blinds offer full support for Apple's smart home platform, while also coming in a variety of styles. Here's a look at our favorites.
How to update your HomePod or HomePod mini
Keeping your HomePod or HomePod mini updated is the best way to ensure it performs as expected. Here's how to manually update your smart speakers.
How to add a device to HomeKit
If you want to use Apple HomeKit to control a compatible smart home gadget, you'll first need to add it to to the platform. Here's what you need to know.
See the incredible first images taken by the dark matter-hunting Euclid telescope
The recently-launched Euclid space telescope just took some of its first images, giving a taste of what is to come from this dark matter investigation tool.
HomePod mini vs. Apple TV 4K: Which is the better HomeKit hub?
The Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are designed for two very different purposes, but they both serve as HomeKit hubs. Here's a look at which is best.
Google Home vs. Apple HomeKit: which is the best smart home platform?
Google Home and Apple HomeKit are two of the most popular smart home platforms in 2023. But which is best for you? Here's a closer look at both to help decide.
Researchers want to use gravitational waves to learn about dark matter
A team of astronomers has come up with a method for using gravitational waves to study the mysterious phenomenon of dark matter.
How to set up your smart home for beginners
Are you ready to give your home a smart makeover? Here's a guide to how to get started with smart devices, what a smart home needs, and what to buy next.
Your next Mac monitor could have this genius new feature
Apple has been working on a slate of secret Mac monitors, according to a new leak, and one of them could be a clever addition to Apple’s product lineup.
Euclid mission launches to probe the mysteries of dark matter
The European Space Agency has successfully launch its Euclid space telescope to study the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
How to watch the Euclid dark matter telescope launch this Saturday
Astronomers are getting a new instrument to probe the mysteries of dark matter with the launch of the Euclid telescope this Saturday. Here's how to watch.
Are smart lights bulbs worth it?
Smart light bulbs give you several ways to control their performance or alter their appearance. But are they worth the inflated price tag?
How to connect smart home gadgets to your Amazon Alexa device
Here's a look at how to connect your smart home devices to Alexa, along with tips on how to easily control them with your voice or smartphone app.
Aqara launches U100 smart lock with full Apple HomeKit support
The Aqara U100 smart lock can be controlled with a passcode, fingerprint, or with Apple home keys, making it a versatile upgrade for your front door.
Govee jumps on the Matter bandwagon with new LED Strip Light
The Govee LED Strip Light M1 is the first product from the company to offer full Matter support, and more Matter-enabled products are expected to arrive soon.
The new Google Home app officially launches on May 11
The long-awaited update is making it easier than ever to control your smart devices with the Google Home app.
5 TV shows to watch if you like The Mandalorian
What are you going to watch if there are no new episodes of The Mandalorian? Here are five TV shows that may fill that Mandalorian-sized hole in your TV time.
How to fix the Nanoleaf unreachable error
If your Nanoleaf product is showing up as "unreachable," you'll be glad to know there are several ways to fix the issue. Here's a look at what you need to do.
The future of Matter in 2023
Matter has big plans for the rest of 2023, but with no timetable for releases and Belkin stepping away, what can we realistically expect over the next months?
Nanoleaf opens preorders for its first-ever Matter smart lights
The Nanoleaf Essentials lineup is now available for preorder, offering full support for Matter and making it easy to light up your home.
What is Google Home?
Considering making your home smart? Here's what you need to know about adopting the Google Home smart home ecosystem.
How to connect Matter devices to Amazon Alexa
Connecting Matter devices to Amazon Alexa is a simple process, but there are a few requirements to be aware of. Here's everything you need to know.