It was inconceivable back then that a home user could self-host a smart home hub, build it with the integrations, sensors, ...

You can set up the Google Home app on your phone or tablet to connect your smart devices and use Google Assistant.

Finally, there’s the swanky Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus, a 6.9-inch touchscreen smart home hub designed to take on the likes of the Amazon Echo Hub, or higher-end control panels from the likes of Control4 ...

Naturally, you’ll need a Home Assistant server for this to work. The platform is free and open-source, and runs on just about ...

Say goodbye to (some) smart home woes. New user-facing features are coming to Matter that will make it easier than ever to set up your smart home and circumvent some of the more finicky, frustrating ...

All you need to get started with making your home a smart home is to add a few devices that work with your smartphone, tablet and Wi-Fi connection.

The Matter standard has received the 1.4.1 update, which includes a series of improvements and optimizations specifically designed to eliminate most of the pitfalls you encounter when setting up ...

Cody is a Commerce Writer for Android Police, which means he usually has a dozen or so Safari tabs open, comparing prices and reading product reviews. He covers everything from short-term flash sales ...

Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...

You can remove a paired device from an Alexa hub, such as an Amazon Echo, by going through the Alexa app.

Even with just a singular battery that’s enough to power a typical US home for half a day or so. However, by stacking ...

Sales are a great time to start or expand your smart home setup, with discounts on brands including Amazon Echo, Eufy and ...