You don't need Alexa or Google to run your smart home.

Not sure where to start with smart plugs? At CNET, these are the tricks we use to make our homes smarter and routines faster.

As part of their quest to make their homes more intelligent, many people install smart switches. With a smart switch, you can use a smartphone app or voice assistant to control your lighting remotely, ...

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

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This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. After years of stalled progress, the smart home is evolving — not because of AI, but because ...

Not another damn light bulb. That’s what you might be thinking if you’ve been following smart-home tech for the past decade or, indeed, building out your own fortress of missed connections. The first ...

Our homes are becoming increasingly smart, and at the heart of these intelligent setups is the unassuming light bulb. For those of us who have them, these smart bulbs have changed the way we light our ...