A smart lock is a connected home device that uses Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to replace traditional keys, letting you lock or unlock your door with a tap on your phone or a quick voice command. Many models ...

Imagine walking into a home that knows exactly what you want from the moment you walk in. The temperature, lighting and music adjust automatically to suit your tastes. Your appliances operate ...

I've tested dozens of smart home devices, but only a select few truly stand out. Here are the smart home gadgets I ...

Everyone loves the idea of a home that runs itself. The reality is more mixed. Specific devices become so seamlessly integrated into daily routines that you forget what life is like without them. Then ...

On Thursday, February 18, Washingtonian brought together some of the area’s smart home experts to discuss the advantages of upgrading your space with the latest smart home technology. The conversation ...

The sheer number of smart home products out there today makes it difficult to know how to get started. We're here to help narrow it down. This is Hacks@Home, our handy guide to the smart home. Think ...

If you’re just beginning your smart home journey, it can be difficult to figure out where to start. From smart thermostats and smart speakers to robot vacuums and light bulbs, the number of gadgets on ...

Artificial intelligence can make smart homes smarter, help us manage our days, and even help us plan major life changes. This series looks at the new — and sometimes surprising — ways AI is being used ...

On the surface, smart lighting systems might seem like a superficial upgrade. Is it that hard to flip a light switch? But coming to grips with the full breadth of benefits they provide can be ...

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