Finally, there’s the swanky Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus, a 6.9-inch touchscreen smart home hub designed to take on the likes of the Amazon Echo Hub, or higher-end control panels from the likes of Control4 ...

The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...

Smart home ecosystems have been around for a couple of decades now. The late 2000s and early 2010s saw the rise of now-household names like Nest, Google Home, and Amazon Echo. While the capabilities ...

Generative AI is hitting your smart speakers and displays, reigniting the rivalry between Amazon and Google in the smart home arena. Here's how their next-gen voice assistants stack up.

Artificial intelligence has brought all-new features to my home, and after some experimenting, these are the ones that truly add value and save me time.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home technology has moved far beyond voice-controlled lights and robotic vacuums. These days, you can automate almost every corner of a ...

Google’s first AI assistant has all but disappeared from new smartphones, but it still lives on in smart homes across the country — for a little longer, anyway. Starting this month, Google says it ...

Many readers of a recent Android Authority article made clear that they’re not willing to give Google another chance with their smart home setups. Much of the skepticism is driven by a fear of product ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

The HomePod mini 2 introduces a range of upgrades that enhance its functionality and user experience. Here are the standout features: These updates make the HomePod mini 2 a versatile and powerful ...

As Amazon prepares to launch new hardware this week, it needs to push Alexa to the next level. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. To fix ...

Owning a second home can be a smart way to create a ready-made getaway for vacations — and it can also generate extra income when you’re not using it. In fact, U.S. homebuyers took out more than ...