Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

Being locked inside by a smart lock failure made me rethink smart home security. Here’s why smart locks still worry me, and ...

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even ...

The Belkin WeMo Mini (pictured) was well reviewed by CNET for its home automation functionality that could be added to just ...

For Google Home, WeatherNext 2 provides hourly and daily forecasts, along with MetNet and other models, according to Google.