Isolation works; until it doesn't.

As a smart home user, you've probably heard multiple mentions of Thread, Zigbee, and Matter from different companies, and seen all three names printed on boxes for smart home devices or in their ...

Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...

Samsung's SmartThings platform turns connected appliances into automated routines that save time and electricity.

The Matter standard has received the 1.4.1 update, which includes a series of improvements and optimizations specifically designed to eliminate most of the pitfalls you encounter when setting up ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to building out a smart home, there's a lot of equipment to choose from: devices like smart thermostats, smart video doorbells, ...

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.

Smart home security has evolved into a customizable, connected network of cameras, locks, sensors, and alarms that can fit any lifestyle. Whether you want a simple video doorbell or a fully monitored ...