Not sure how a smart home works or what kind of devices it needs? As a smart home expert, I'm breaking it all down.

Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a ...

From smart fire alarms to security system add-ons, this home tech is excellent for catching fires or heat problems early.

Hisense's ConnectLife app for Android and iOS will allow the company's TVs and smart appliances to work with more third-party ...

From fire, smoke and water detection to devices that will alert you to electrical problems in your home, here's how you can ...

As you install more Wi-Fi gadgets in your home, some smart devices can hog bandwidth and cause slowdowns. The usual suspects ...

A stick-up motion sensor paired with a basic smart light bulb will work well for dark cupboards and closets, too, and if you use a sensor in your bedroom with a white LED light strip along the bottom ...

As everyday electronic products gain intelligence and wireless connectivity, designers must choose components that can ...

The best smart home devices will make your life less complicated, not more, automating little tasks that are time-consuming or inconvenient. Curious? Below, you'll find five examples where smart ...

Multi-device QR codes will also make setup much easier for things like multi-packs of smart light bulbs ... the “commissioner app” (for example, the Apple Home app), eliminating this annoying ...

For example, it could automatically ... which may restrict compatibility with older devices that rely on IR signals. However, its integration with smart home systems and ability to control a ...

Recently, we received a custom-made-to-order smart shade from SmartWings for review. We never heard about SmartWings before, but the company claims to ...