For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR ...

The first step toward building a smart home is deciding which smart home platform to use. Google Home and Amazon Alexa are two of the best on the market, offering support for hundreds of third-party ...

Protect your home with the best smart WiFi security cameras, offering advanced features like motion detection, real-time alerts, and high-definition video for ultimate peace of mind. Josh Shaw / ...

IP security cameras are a dime a dozen, so you might not think to look twice at the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro, except to note its premium design. However, beneath this flagship smart home camera is a ...

When you’re new to smart homes, knowing where to start can be tough. There are a lot of options out there — particularly when it comes to Amazon Alexa, which is the best-supported consumer platform ...

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 ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Ecobee’s first doorbell camera is also the first that can stream a live view to your thermostat. Yes, ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

The new Map View in the Alexa app is now available in public preview, adding a visual way to manage and control your smart home devices. The new Map View in the Alexa app is now available in public ...