I spent $10 on a smart home remote on the off-chance that I’d find some use for it. Now I’m sad I only bought one, since I’ve found so many good uses for it in my Home Assistant smart home. I’m ...

For the first time ever, IKEA took to the stage at CES 2026, and it was a huge success for the home furnishing giant. Though IKEA has made its mark on all things interior design, it's also made a name ...

Whether you're just starting your smart home setup or upgrading your current gear, these Amazon deals are worth taking advantage of. By Stan Horaczek Published Nov 18, 2025 4:46 PM EST We may earn ...

Having a smart home isn't just about voice assistants. An effective setup creates an interconnected ecosystem of devices working together to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure ...

Smart home ecosystems have been around for a couple of decades now. The late 2000s and early 2010s saw the rise of now-household names like Nest, Google Home, and Amazon Echo. While the capabilities ...

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.