Everything is online these days, including our toasters and doorbells. And while smart devices are convenient and occasionally energy-saving, they also pose a risk of compromising our personal data.

From lightbulbs to speakers to security systems, homeowners can opt for smart versions of nearly every home electronic. If you're looking to sell soon, adding smart features to your home can increase ...

If you've never heard of geofencing, now's the perfect time to start using these time-saving, location-based features. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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