Four Indoor Air Quality Monitors for a Healthier Smart Home

As the adage goes, you can't manage what you can't measure. That rings true in your home, where smart devices like the uHoo can help you measure and then improve air quality. Image: uHoo.

Do you often wonder why you sneeze a lot indoors or find your allergies flaring up? It could be because ...

The first new product since the Google and Nest brands merged, the Google Nest Hub Max was on display at an Austin Best Buy store. Image: Digitized House.

Google Nest Hub Max Makes its Debut, Nest.com Fades Away

15 September 2019

The Google Nest Hub Max, the bigger brother to the Google Nest Hub (the original Google smart display formerly known ...

Are you ready? Google has quietly rolled out the Migrate to Google Account capability for Nest Account users. Image: Digitized House.

Google Nest Launches Nest Account to Google Account Migration

by Tom Kolnowski

22 August 2019

It's happening. Google Nest has quietly rolled out the capability for current Nest Account holders to migrate to Google Accounts, ...

Goodbye, Google Home and Nest. Hello, Google Nest.

by Tom Kolnowski

7 May 2019

In a move to streamline the connected home accessory lines of Alphabet Inc. sister companies Google and Nest, the new ...

How a Smart Home Can Help You Go Green

by Cooper Klein

30 March 2019

When talking about smart homes, the main focus is usually the functionality and convenience factor. However, investing in smart home ...

Smart and Healthy Features Abound in KB Home ProjeKt: Part 1

by Tom Kolnowski

18 February 2019

First revealed at CES 2019 in January and carrying over into the 2019 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) in February, ...

3 Smart Smoke Detectors to Buy in 2019 for a Safe Home

by Kayla Matthews

10 February 2019

Whether you already use smart devices in your home or not, a smart smoke detector is one of the best ...

Smart home tech, such as the Nest Protect Smoke + CO Alarm shown here, can enable real-time detection and alerts for smoke and carbon monoxide events in the home. Image: Nest.

Preventing Environmental Hazards with Connected Home Tech

by Kelsey Down

6 February 2019

Americans spend an average of 90% of their time inside, where pollutants can be up to five times more concentrated ...

Put your mind at ease while on vacation by gearing up with the right smart home tech. Image: Vinicius Amano on Unsplash.

7 Connected Home Gadgets for a Stress-Free Vacation

by Kayla Matthews

15 November 2018

Smart home devices aren't just for when you're actually at home. They can be just as useful when you're away, ...

Google Home Hub aims to be the central command center for your connected home. Image: Google.

Google Nest Hub Embraces the Hybrid Connected Home

by Tom Kolnowski

11 October 2018

Making a wager on the existence of connected home life beyond pure voice activation, Google has announced Google Nest Hub, ...

The Rachio 3 Smart Irrigation Controller has been upgraded to support Apple HomeKit. Image: Rachio.

Rachio Brings Apple HomeKit and Siri to Irrigation Control

by Tom Kolnowski

28 September 2018

Filling a gap in the Apple HomeKit home automation ecosystem, Rachio has added HomeKit compatibility to their latest smart irrigation ...

Autumn is a perfect time to upgrade your home with smart security and convenience features. Image: iStock.

5 Ways for Securing Your Smart Home this Fall

by Victoria Schmid

20 September 2018

The sweltering heat of another record-breaking summer is finally coming to an end. That means cooler temperatures, holiday travel, family ...

Now more than ever, your smartphone and your voice can make you master of your domicile. Image: iStock.

6 Tips for the Road Ahead—to Your Smart Home

by Victoria Schmid

1 September 2018

Smart home technology is among the best things to come out of Silicon Valley in recent years. The ability to ...

Smart Ceiling Fan Options for a Modern Home

by Kayla Matthews

31 August 2018

There are all sorts of smart devices that you can purchase to make your home run a little bit smoother. ...

Featuring integration with Apple iOS as well as watchOS, the Philips Hue app for Apple Watch enables Hue lighting control via widgets. Image: Digitized House Media.

5 Apple Watch Apps for Smart Home Mastery

by Kayla Matthews

28 August 2018

There are a variety of watchOS apps that enable you to control your smart home accessories from Apple Watch. Variances ...

A multitude of energy- and resource-efficient smart-home technologies are becoming mainstream in today's homes, thereby normalizing energy-efficient living. Image: Brian Babb on Unsplash.

Are Smart Homes Normalizing Energy-Efficient Living?

by Kayla Matthews

21 August 2018

Smart and sustainable homes can offer excellent energy efficiency, curbing energy and resource waste on a global scale. A variety ...

Security cameras have gotten much smarter, but where you place them can increase their effectiveness. Image: Digitized House Media.

With Smart Security Cameras, Location Is Everything

by The Editors

5 August 2018

So you installed a security system and you're feeling great knowing that your family and your home are protected. After ...

Smart door locks offer keyless entry and added safety for your home. Image: August Home.

4 Key Smart Home Safety Features to Invest In

by Allie Shaw

31 July 2018

If you’re just starting to entertain the idea of installing smart security devices in your home, remember that these devices ...

Hello, Google. Can you tell me how safe my connected home is? Image: Bence Boros.

6 Ways to Keep Your Connected Home Safe

by Kayla Matthews

2 June 2018

Not long ago, most people had barely heard of smart home gadgets. Now, they’re in households around the world. However, ...

Nest Temperature Sensor (right) pictured with Nest Thermostat E. Image: Nest.

Nest Temperature Sensor enables Tailored HVAC Control

by Tom Kolnowski

18 April 2018

Filling a noticeable gap in their smart thermostat line, Nest Labs has announced the launch of the Nest Temperature Sensor, ...

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