Connected Home

At a digital keynote address during their virtual Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 (WWDC20), Apple announced they will bring core HomeKit functionality to the Apple TV set-top box in the form...

Technology is probably one of the best additions in any modern household, especially when you use it to make your living environment more comfortable, safer, and to create that unique...

Google Nest has started rolling out the new Nest Aware cloud video subscription plans to customers with Nest Cams, giving them the option to stay with their current first-generation plan...

Google has upped the ante on giveaways to existing Google Nest cam owners by offering a free Nest Mini speaker for those committing to annual, second-generation Nest Aware or Nest...

Too good to be true? That's what we first thought when we received an email from the Google Store on June 2, 2020, entitled "You’ve got a Nest Hub to...

Following its debut at CES 2020 back in January, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock has begun shipping to consumers—bringing a smaller form factor and onboard Wi-Fi networking to the company's...

The world will be a different place once the coronavirus pandemic has passed. Not all of the changes it leaves behind will be negative, though. Increasingly, there is evidence the...

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause global havoc, many companies are hanging on for dear life. The necessity of working remotely and social distancing has left many industries and...

Aiming to redefine the concept of home insurance, tech startup Hero Labs has announced Hiro, a new insurance brand intended to lower premiums based on the presence of smart technology....

Chances are good—given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic—you may find yourself working from home for the first time. Working remotely can be rewarding, but you may be having trouble getting settled...

If you are just jumping onto the smart home bandwagon, you should know that technology has made smart appliances and tools efficient and affordable. But what, exactly, is a smart...

Do you often wonder why you sneeze a lot indoors or find your allergies flaring up? It could be because we are spending so much more time inside due to...

Smart home technology seems to be gaining steam everywhere at the moment, with 53.1 percent of Americans set to incorporate these devices by 2022. The Internet of Things (IoT) is...

The year 2020 has started with a bang (you must remember the terrible fires raging in Australia) and now with the global Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation, it seems certain...

It looks like you may be able to open car doors with your iPhone soon. The ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT) is always introducing new things you can do with...

Connected home security just took a definitive leap forward as mesh Wi-Fi pioneer eero has debuted enhanced Apple HomeKit security on their line of routers. Designed to work with the...

Beyond the predominance of the Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant connected home ecosystems, Samsung SmartThings has shaken out as a reasonable alternative. So it was with high expectations...

Smart devices are everywhere you go. You'll notice things like smartwatches or smart home hubs are now part of daily life. The versatile Orro switch is one of those devices...

It may be that you’re moving frequently because of your job. Or you simply like living as a short-term tenant before life takes you somewhere else. Or you’ve decided to...

Let's face it. Sooner or later, your dwelling may be targeted by thieves. But full-blown security systems are costly, right? Sure, they can be. However, with this SimpliSafe Home Security...