With technology evolving so fast and most everyday objects getting smarter, it only makes sense to add smart capabilities to your home. Smart home devices and gadgets can make your life a lot easier ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks ...

Getting into smart home technology doesn't have to be complicated. All sorts of gear can smoothly slot right into uses ...

ESPHome, an open-source project, lets you program ESP32 and ESP8266 microcontrollers, along with sensors and other hardware, ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

Install the device: Follow the physical setup guide that came with your smart light, lock, or whatever it is. Open the Home ...

Building a smart home can be intimidating. Not only do you have to figure out which products are best for your needs, but you also need to set them up using an accompanying mobile app and sync them ...

So, you’ve got a bunch of smart gadgets lying around, and you want to get them all talking to each other without a hassle? The Smart Life app is pretty popular for this. But what if you want to manage ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

How is it possible that we’re already looking at the end of 2025? The smart home market continued to expand and become ever more mainstream this year, as manufacturers introduced new products that are ...

HomeKit accessories make perfect gifts for Apple fans. From smart locks to lights and plugs, here are the best HomeKit gifts to give in 2025.