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 carrier’s Connected Life platform, now available nationwide, lets AT&T customers easily set up a smart-home security ...

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to accomplish that.

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

Dutch smart home specialist Athom has unveiled the Homey Self-Hosted Server, a software-only version of the Homey Pro ...

Consumer Reports' Guide to Smart Homes will help you understand how technology is creating "smarter" home devices—from door ...

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Apple is rumored to launch five new Home products in the year ahead, and ahead of that renewed smart home push, iOS 26.2 has ...

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 ...

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Smart home hacking fears overblown? Expert reveals real cybersecurity risks and simple protection tips to keep your connected ...

Smart homes now play a strong role in helping families manage daily life with less effort. Parents face tight schedules with ...