SwitchBot’s new Lock Ultra and Hub 3 bring Matter support to HomeKit, offering facial recognition, faster unlocking, and better automation for Apple users.

How many outdated phones clutter your home currently? Most likely, like the rest of us, you’re replacing them every couple of years and abandoning a handful of useless ones in the process. This is ...

Have an old smartphone lying around the house? Revamp it into your home's new security camera without breaking the bank.

If you're looking to build out your home security system without spending a ton at once, right now you can pick up a 2K Arlo ...

False security alarms, employees failing to set alarms properly, break-ins, and identifying security risks before they become ...

Say goodbye to (some) smart home woes. New user-facing features are coming to Matter that will make it easier than ever to set up your smart home and circumvent some of the more finicky ...

Use a ZigBee home security system: ZigBee is an alternative smart home protocol on a different frequency than Wi-Fi, so it's much less likely to be the target of jamming efforts. The problem is ...

Older Google TV and Chromecast devices are finally getting the Home Panel feature, allowing you to control your smart home devices from your TV. The feature was initially launched with the Google ...

“People are realising that these smart devices are not expensive. Earlier, security equipment used to be expensive and complicated. Now, smart devices are easy to use and low cost,” said Nikhil Rajpal ...

At the RSAC 2025 security conference, we gleaned some useful, easy-to-follow tips to keep your network and data safe, no matter your skill level. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys ...

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. One of the best features of ...

April 2025 Smart speakers are like that one keyed ... It even allows you to check the status of your home security system without having to reach for your robe. But it’s not waterproof, so ...