Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

The X2S Smart Thermostat is an easy-to-use Energy Star certified thermostat. It’s not the most modern-looking device, but it ...

While a smart home should be intuitive and just work for everyone, there's a good chance your own smart home setup is specific to you so adjustments are necessary when you have guests. Setting up a ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As someone who remembers a time before the internet, I still have a natural mistrust of anything that needs to be online to function. This is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart gadgets are becoming more common in our homes, and honestly, they're making life a lot easier. From turning off lights without getting ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to controlling the HVAC systems in my home, I needed a smart thermostat with Alexa. That's part of the reason I got a Nest ...

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...