Matter 1.6 introduces updates to device setup, smart thermostats, and connected-home technologies. Here's what you need to know.

Smart home technology is reshaping everyday living through automation, convenience, security, energy efficiency, and connected experiences, as digital systems expand across households. The video explains how smart home technology and home automation rely on internet-connected devices—smart speakers,

No smart home conversation is complete without robot vacuums getting most of the attention, with the category getting more capable and more affordable every year. But a great home

Consumer Reports' Guide to Smart Homes will help you understand how technology is creating "smarter" home devices—from door locks to wireless security systems.

Smart home technology has evolved far beyond voice assistants and novelty gadgets. Today, many connected devices are designed to help homeowners use less electricity, water, and heating or cooling energy without sacrificing comfort.

After years of hype about self-cleaning homes and chatty appliances, 2026 might be the year predictions finally come true. As AI evolves at warp speed, vaunted concepts like the Internet of Things—still wobbly in reality—are edging closer to everyday use.

We were promised a seamless technological experience that allowed us to float through a home that anticipated our every need. But now the median smart home has at least one timer going off somewhere in the kitchen and no one is sure which device it’s coming from.

Home security technology is evolving rapidly, and 2026 promises to bring major innovations. With smarter systems and new tools, you can expect better protection, convenience and peace of mind. But with so much emerging smart home tech — from cameras to ...

Over the years, the smart home ecosystem has seen a long list of highly-rated gadgets land on the unsupported list, and we still miss them dearly.

Google said its Google Home Speaker built for Gemini will be for sale starting next week. The device, which is Google's first audio device built for the AI model, will cost $99.99, the technology company said Wednesday.