That’s why VLANs, or virtual local area networks, are so important in a smart home (or any home, really). With a VLAN, you’re ...

Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...

The first step to your smart home is getting your app set up. If you're using Google, setting up Google Home is a five minute process. December 29, 2023 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a ...

Connecting older or cheaper smart home devices to your Wi-Fi network can be a headache. Some smart devices can’t see combined 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. One UI 7 has added a new mode for setting up ...

Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Besides the ever-versatile smart speaker, some people start their smart home setups with a bright idea: the smart lightbulb, and for good ...

Connecting your Samsung Galaxy to smart home devices allows you to control lights, security systems, thermostats, and more from your phone. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The new smart home standard finally arrived this year. But poor implementation, significant ...

The potential for generative AI and large language models to take the complexity out of the smart home, making it easier to set up, use, and manage connected devices, is compelling. So is the promise ...