Building a smart home begins with selecting the right ecosystem, and two prominent contenders in this space are Home Assistant and Homey Pro. Both platforms offer distinct features, advantages, and ...

Proprietary hubs are convenient — until they're not.

Athom unveiled its newest smart home hub at CES 2025 Monday morning. Like its full-sized sibling, the Homey Pro Mini doesn’t rely on the cloud for operation, a feature that allows homeowners a truly ...

The Aqara G5 Pro Wi-Fi delivers impressive security and connectivity features, making it ideal for tech-savvy users looking to seamlessly extend their smart-home ecosystem outdoors. The G5 Pro is ...

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For the past decade, I’ve been renting an apartment. For even longer, I’ve been a fan and adopter of smart home tech. That means I’ve been counting down the days until I could finally escape my ...

These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.

Your old iPad or Android tablet can be your new smart home panel - here's how ...