Earlier this year, Ikea updated its Dirigera hub to become a Matter controller, allowing Matter devices from other companies ...

It's been over a decade since Apple's HomeKit smart home platform launched, and it is overdue for an update. HomeKit and the ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

For accent lighting, there’s a new GU10 spotlight option with both dimmable white and full-colour models and, for anyone who ...

The permanent placement turned into a bigger deal than I anticipated. My wife doesn't need to unlock her phone and navigate ...

If your home apps are multiplying, I suggest converting to Matter devices, adopting a password manager, and using other hacks to cut down on juggling all those apps. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home ...

I know some people think that a lot of smart home tech is frivolous, and some of it is, I’ll agree, but there are certain things that make daily life a little better. For example, I have security ...

Smart TVs are evolving into smart-home command centres in South Africa, with TCL’s latest C6K lineup enabling whole-home ...