Smart homes allow homeowners to remotely control devices such as lights, appliances, entertainment systems, thermostats, door locks and voice-activated smart assistants through internet connectivity.

With the expansion of its Hubspace brand into a smart security system, smart freezer, smart bathroom fan, and a connected Husky hose, The Home Depot thinks ‘mass market America’ is finally ready for ...

Turning your home into a smarter space can be surprisingly affordable. These under $50 gadgets bring automation, monitoring, ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...

Smart home ecosystems have been around for a couple of decades now. The late 2000s and early 2010s saw the rise of now-household names like Nest, Google Home, and Amazon Echo. While the capabilities ...

This story is part of the 2023 Gear Patrol Tech Awards. To see the full list of winners, click here. Creating a smart home doesn’t have to be difficult. You can start with a smart speaker — which you ...

Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

The Automist home sprinkler system uses compact mist portals to put out flames while sparing important materials. We've never seen anything like it before. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested ...

A digital key standard from the folks that brought you Matter, Aliro introduces a universal system for smart locks.

As the nights draw in and fall gives way to winter, it’s worth thinking about how smart home devices can protect your household. Whether you are worried about porch pirates snagging holiday packages ...

Given who owned the house, it's no surprise that it would feature what people might have referred to back then as high-tech innovations.