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IKEA Dirigera runs many smart home actions locally; no required account, keeping schedules working during internet outages.

The Gira X1 is a server designed for Smart Homes with a KNX network, allowing users to connect and monitor various devices and automate processes using a mobile app. It offers a wide range of ...

Perhaps your money is better spent other things.

Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product or service. My smart home is no different — I rely on it to automatically cool the ...

Recently, when I started renovating my home, I knew it was the perfect time to rebuild my smart home from scratch. I’ve been on the smart home bandwagon for years, but cobbling together IoT products ...

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...