I’ve been writing about connected tech since 2010, back when “smart home” mostly meant a light bulb that you could turn on from your phone if you held your breath and stood in exactly the right corner ...

IKEA's 21 new smart IoT devices support Matter, HomeKit, Google, and Alexa, so you can build a low-cost setup with quick pairing and simple controls.

SwitchBot’s new video doorbell shines in a couple of ways, but fails hard in too many key smart home camera ways.

Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

You can make your home more tech savy with these devices your family didn’t even know they needed. Renee Lucas from LCS Heating and Cooling joined us today with a list of gift ideas that can add smart ...

Google’s products and services have been flooded with AI features over the past couple of years, but smart home has been largely spared until now. The company’s plans to replace Assistant are moving ...

Whether you're just starting your smart home setup or upgrading your current gear, these Amazon deals are worth taking advantage of. By Stan Horaczek Published Nov 18, 2025 4:46 PM EST We may earn ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...