Many smart home devices rely on cloud services and internet access, but there are ways to reduce that dependence while improving privacy and control.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued another patent to Apple for a special handheld device. The company plans to take its smart home capabilities to a whole other ...

A smart home sounds great until you realize how many things connect to your Wi-Fi and impact your home network's security. Every device is a potential entry point for hackers, from cameras and light ...

Imagine walking into your home and, with a single tap on a sleek, wall-mounted screen, adjusting the lights, setting the perfect temperature, or even queuing up your favorite playlist, all without ...

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 light. At its best, a smart home is one integrated system where lighting, ...