Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

Being locked inside by a smart lock failure made me rethink smart home security. Here’s why smart locks still worry me, and ...

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even ...

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...

Belkin is shutting down its Wemo smart home cloud service later this week, and your device could stop functioning. Here's what to do.

It's getting worse with time.

Extend your Android phone's life by repurposing it as a secure offline backup drive or a dedicated smart home controller..