Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

Smart home hubs were once at the forefront of connected home technology, but nowadays, they're not really that necessary in order to control your home.

Not sure where to start with smart plugs? At CNET, these are the tricks we use to make our homes smarter and routines faster.

Artificial intelligence is evolving into ambient intelligence, reshaping life at home.

The Smart Home: It's a place that anticipates your needs and empowers you to fine-tune your environment. That's the pitch, at least. Putting it all together isn't a smooth ride, but the right setup ...

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.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. After a messy start, Google’s Home ecosystem is finally starting to come together. After a messy start, Google’s ...

As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product or service. My smart home is no different — I rely on it to automatically cool the ...

Everyone loves cool tech gifts! Get gifts for Dad, yourself, or anyone, with this list of smart home ideas.

Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa lets you control a multitude of smart home devices simply by talking to it. Say “Goodnight” and Alexa can turn down the heat, lock your front door, and launch your ...

ST. LOUIS – Here’s a bright idea to light up your home. Check out these simply smart home voice-activated power outlet ports at Tanga online. These retail for $39.99, you’ll get one for $12.99 when ...