The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to accomplish that.

My smart home setup got out of hand somewhere between the fourth Echo device and the second myQ-enabled garage door. Between Ring security sensors scattered across every entry point, various smart ...

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...

Aside from offering some of the best smart thermostats on the market, Ecobee is also a provider of smart home security systems. And like most home security systems, you’ll need a monthly membership to ...

In a general way, the Tapo H500 serves the same purpose as the Pixel Tablet: It’s a central place for you to control your smart home. But that’s where the similarities end, really. Everything about ...

It is possible to enjoy the benefits of a smart home without an internet connection, but doing so requires more effort to ...

A new feature in Android 15 allows your phone or tablet to display an interactive smart home control panel while charging — and it’s not limited to Google Home. A new feature in Android 15 allows your ...

Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker/Jason marz, Javier Zayas Photography/Moment, Violka08/iStock via Getty Images In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ...

There’s an abundance of smart home security cameras available today, featuring everything from tiny indoor cameras to large outdoor floodlights. Products from Ring, Arlo, Wyze, and other major brands ...

Smart home devices or apps acting up? I've been there: Here's what I do to get things working right. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart ...

My phone buzzes with a notification, catching me off-guard while I'm out in the backyard: Person detected, package detected. It's my Google Nest Doorbell letting me know, via my iPhone's lock screen, ...