An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something ...

From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

Filter ads across devices with Pi-hole and Tailscale on a Pi Zero 2 W, using a static IP and router DNS for smoother browsing ...

Setting up and automating a smart home is easier than ever, as I found out when trying the Aqara ecosystem for the first time ...