That’s why VLANs, or virtual local area networks, are so important in a smart home (or any home, really). With a VLAN, you’re ...

The iPhone Air is guarantee to have Thread support, and that's good news for smart homes waiting on Apple's big release. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his ...

The thing is, you don't need more hardware to create a smarter home. Even with a couple of devices, you can create something ...

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your hosts talk through even more smart home rumors from Apple, talk about the new 18.3 releases, and review the xBloom smart coffee maker. This week on ...

Roku has started branching out into the smart home market, offering a variety of cameras, sensors, and other gadgets to help keep your home safe. The products are usable without a subscription, but ...

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On the latest HomeKit Insider Podcast episode, we get into the new Aqara doorbell, break down Ikea's master Matter and Thread plan, talk about the Kef XIO soundbar, and more! This past week, Samsung ...

Looking to overcome that objection, Vivint launched a $200 professionally installed home security service with free ...

Apple was apparently planning to introduce homeOS in March this year, but the delays with AI-related features killed those plans. “That operating system and device, however, rely heavily on the ...

People want convenience without the stress or the hassle, so Apple should get it right or stay out of the market. Apple is allegedly preparing to introduce an iPad-like Control Center for smart homes.

The last time Apple talked about Thread in-depth earlier this year, Vividh Siddha, a director at Apple and president of smart-device organization the Thread Group discussed how better Thread support ...