Automation Systems

Tired of Alexa's loud responses at night? Enable Whisper Mode for quiet, considerate interactions that won't disturb your household.

GE's innovative Cync Reveal HD+ Full Color Undercabinet Fixtures and Pucks are the first to offer full-color capabilities to elevate your kitchen's ambiance.

Matter makes smart home products from all makers compatible, simpler to add and use together, and collectively controllable from any smart home app.

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are shutting down 3G networks in 2022, meaning older devices will stop working if they can't be upgraded to use 4G.

We evaluated ease-of-use, features, integration with other smart home devices, and reviews by pros and consumers to pick the best DIY home security systems.

We're used to avoiding malware and phishing attempts on our PCs and smartphones, but now these scams are coming to our smart speakers.

Some of Amazon's new Alexa devices are a little odd, but Echo speakers, Ringsecurity cameras, and other practical gadgets are getting solid upgrades for reasonable prices.

If you use Google Assistant, Google will save the voice recording. Here's how to listen to and delete the old files, and opt out of future files being saved.

There are plenty of inexpensive gadgets that can make a big difference in our everyday lives, either on their own or in combination with products we already own. 

Smart locks offer remote unlocking, electronic guest key access, proximity-based unlocking when paired to your smartphone, and more.

Ceiling fan speed control was on every Caseta by Lutron enthusiast's list. And it's now a reality, with fan control module and a Pico wireless remote.

With the right devices, there are many useful and surprising ways you can use your voice to get things done around the house.

Amazon has new and improved Alexa-enabled products for every room in the house (and even your car) and more advanced smart home features.

With doorbell video cameras and digital peepholes, you can instantly see who's at the door. Here are our top picks.

But once you’ve invested in smart lights, there’s so much more you can do beyond merely replacing the physical light switch with a virtual one.

If you're looking to save money, your home utility bills is a good place to start. Smart upgrades to your lighting and thermostat can save you hundreds.

The lowdown on how secure smart home devices are - and what you can do to protect your connected home

Beyond voice control, smart homes now have artificial intelligence to learn your habits. Some AI devices will have personalities and emotion.

Comcast Xfinity customers soon can use voice to control a smart home. Free to customers, they can add scenes that control lights, thermostat and more.

Alexa voice controls everything from your toilet to shower, bath, to the kitchen sink as announced at CES 2018. Talk to a mirror, or to the wall. 

The Tado Smart AC Control turns your dumb air conditioner into a smart one that you can remotely control over the internet.

A host of new features is coming to Google Home, Google's smart speaker, offering stiff competition for Amazon's Alexa-enable speakers.

Alexa can show videos and make video calls on Amazon's newest Echo device, the Echo Show.

These 6 tips will ensure your smart home gadgets remain safe from hackers.

The Google Home speaker with built-in Google Assistant is the first, and likely the biggest, competitor to Amazon Echo and its Alexa household assistant.

GE's connected A/C units let you check the temperature and turn them on and off no matter where you are.

Samsung SmartThings has been outsmarted by white hackers who were able to unlock a connected smart lock undetected.

Philips Hue's second-generation companion app for its smart light system brightens up with better and more convenient features.

Need to turn up your Lutron smart lights or turn them off without getting out of bed? Now you can stay where you are and simply ask Alexa.

Americans have high expectation of smart home tech, including cleaning, babysitting and even saving their marriages.

Upgrade your Kwikset Kevo smart deadbolt lock to get features that let you control and check the status of your lock from afar.

The smart home giant is introducing the new Nest Cam home security device, along with a revamped Nest Protect and an updated, unifying Nest app.

Spherical videos, third-party messenger apps and a Wi-Fi smart battery for smoke detectors were all unveiled at the F8 Facebook Developers Conference.

A report from research firm Marketsandmarkets suggests that the smart home market will continue to boom over the next few years.

Owners of older, soon-to-be-obsolete Dropcam HDs, original Dropcams and Dropcam Echos will get a free Dropcam HD camera as a replacement.

The Works with Nest connected home ecosystem gets high marks for its well-designed user interface and reliability.

The future of washing machines, shown off at CES 2015 in Las Vegas, includes built-in sinks, double washers and Nest integration.

Companies Edyn and Parrot are both showing off their latest watering automation technology that promises the healthiest plants possible.

An avalanche of home connected devices are being announced this week at CES, but will Apple rule them all with their HomeKit initiative?

Your smartphone is all you need to control your thermostats, lights, home entertainment system, appliances, cameras, door locks and more.

The ZigBee 3.0 Internet of Things mesh network standard allows your smart home devices to communicate with each other without a dedicated hub.

A new report from the Consumer Electronics Association says that 13% of broadband households will own a connected home device by the end of 2014.

According to a survey from Accenture, the use of home automation tech is expected to rise from 4 to 69% over the next 5 years.

Smart home devices from multiple manufacturers work seamlessly together on Staples Connect and Home Depot's Wink DIY platforms.

The "Works with Nest" initiative aims to connect your smart thermostat with fitness bands, cars, remote controls and more through a single platform.

This smart ceiling fan detects when you are in the room turning on and off based on your preferences.

The new Kohler Touchless Flush Kit uses electromagnetic sensors to upgrade your current commode into a touch-free toilet.

Quirky and GE have introduced Aros, a smartphone-controlled, WiFi-connected smart window air conditioner that learns about your habits and home.