ZDNET's key takeaways Emerson launched its SmartVoice technology at CES 2026.SmartVoice devices don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; ...

A smart home isn’t about stuffing your house with gadgets you have to babysit or juggling app after app just to turn off a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

Sidewalk, which launched in 2020, is a low-power, low-bandwidth, long-range IoT network that is free to use. While Ring cameras use Sidewalk connectivity to send alerts even when your home’s Wi-Fi is ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Kidde came to CES 2026 to deliver their latest device for the smart home, and it is the Smart Smoke + CO Alarm that now comes ...

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to check for all the gaps.

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home Assistant is the obvious backbone to any good smart home but the likes of ...

Have you bought a new refrigerator, oven, washing machine, or other big appliance in the past few years? If so, there’s a good chance it can connect to the internet through your WiFi network. There ...

Smart Home Manager is a free app for AT&T internet customers to have more control over their Wi-Fi networks. The app gives customers a convenient way to view, manage, and customize nearly every aspect ...

When you tell your smart assistant to start your morning coffee or use your smartphone to adjust your smart thermostat to make sure your home's temperature is just right when you get home from work, ...

Many smart bulb issues often trace back to outdated border-router software that undermines modern Thread and Matter networks.