Creating a Whole Smart Home Sound System
Music—it’s part of what makes us human, and you should be able to fill your home with it just how you like. You should be able to play your music in any and all of your rooms at any time with the tap of an app or a voice
How To Keep Your Smart Home Secure
Smart home devices can make your life easier, but just as you do with your computer or your smartphone, you need to take action to make sure everything is secure. Once you’re connecting to the internet, you’re opening the possibility of an authorized user gaining access to your network
5 Best Smart Home Automation Systems To Build Into Your New Home
Building smart controls into your new home is truly a smart idea. Now that you’re starting fresh, you can implement the systems that make the most sense to you. We suggest these five: security, sound, lighting, climate and yard. It’s important the devices you select are compatible with each
5 Smart Home Upgrades Under $50
Updated on April 30, 2024 Do you want to experience the benefits of a smart home, but worry about your budget? Or have you already seen the cost savings of smart home products, such as doorbells, cameras, speakers or appliances, and are now looking for something different to add
5 Little-Known Benefits of a Video Doorbell
Smart video doorbells have become increasingly popular as an affordable home security feature. If you have one, are you taking full advantage of all that they can do? They can do more than ward off potential package thieves, so let’s take a look at five more reasons your smart
Here are 7 Things You Didn’t Know Your Smart Hub Could Do
Now that smart home hubs like the Amazon Echo, Google Home and Apple’s HomePod have been part of our lives for years, you may have settled into a complacent relationship with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. Sure, you use them to set a timer, turn on your lights or
Best Smart Gadgets for Babies and Their New Parents
In the chaotic and clueless early days of parenting, new moms and dads will love any gift that makes their lives even just a little bit easier. The smart tech market is flooded with products that promise to deliver that ease, but it can be difficult to know which
The Best Apps To Keep Your Smart Home Humming
Smart devices are meant to make our lives easier.But as homes become filled with more connected devices, things can get confusing—and complicated. The key to smart home bliss? Streamlining the way homes are run with the help of apps.These smartphone apps allow you to control multiple devices in your
40+ Cool Games To Play With Your Alexa
Amazon Echos are one of the hardest-working smart home hubs available, but your Alexa can do a lot more than turn on and off your lights or play music. One of the most fun ways to use it is to play one of its many great games. We’ve put
How To Grow a Smart Garden in Your Kitchen
There's nothing like having fresh herbs and produce on hand when you cook, but if you live in an apartment, or where the weather doesn’t always allow for outdoor gardening, home-grown produce might seem out of reach. That’s where a smart indoor garden can come in.What is a smart