My home is overrun with smart gadgets, and the main way I interact with them is through my smartphone. This is usually a robust way to control my gadgets, as my phone is never far from my side — ...

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even ...

In the ever-evolving world of smart home technology, voice search has become an integral part of managing and controlling various devices within your home. While platforms like Google Assistant, ...

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Rockleigh, NJ – January 20, 2026 – Crestron Electronics, the company that pioneered the home touchscreen, today introduced the 80 Series Touch Screens, a new family of dedicated control interfaces ...

Google announced its Home API at I/O last year. After limited early testing, the API is now opening to developers at large. Home API access promises to let devs code advanced automations reaching ...

Android 16’s first major update made me fall back in love with Quick Settings. After Android 12 took away the smaller toggles and switched to the large pill-shaped buttons in the name of Material You, ...

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If managing a growing list of apps for your smart home feels overwhelming, try these top practices to keep everything organized and under control. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home ...