A smart home designed around rules like “always leave the porch light in the on position” might work for you and maybe a few ...

You might not ever become a homeowner, but that doesn't mean you can't make your not-a-house as smart as possible. Reading time: Reading time 9 minutes Ah, yes, the American dream. A house with a ...

IKEA is expanding deeper into the connected-home space, confirming that its next wave of smart products will support Mat ...

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Smart lights are a worthy investment and easy to install, but choosing the right bulbs requires planning. Here's what you need to know before converting your home to smart lights. For more than 10 ...

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 ...

The global EV-charging-station market rocketed to $39.7 billion in 2024 and is compounding at 24.4% a year—a growth that echoes the early smartphone era. Yet 80% of charging happens not at public ...

Generative AI is hitting your smart speakers and displays, reigniting the rivalry between Amazon and Google in the smart home arena. Here's how their next-gen voice assistants stack up. I’m PCMag’s ...