Fans of home automation systems controlled by a personal computer like to speculate about how their software might be able to snare intruders. An Indiana man named Fred Thompson actually did it. Court ...

Imagine walking into your home and having everything respond to your needs without lifting a finger. Lights adjust to the perfect brightness, blinds open or close to keep your home at the ideal ...

Imagine a home that not only responds to your commands but also sees, understands, and acts on its own. With the integration of AI vision into the Home Assistant platform, this futuristic scenario is ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. New automation capabilities rolling out to the Home app — and even more advanced ones in the script editor — put ...

Look up the definition of “hype” and you’ll find the phrase “home automation” listed as a usage example. So many manufacturers have made so many promises to create the ideal automated, or “connected,” ...

Discover what a home automation system is and how it can contribute to energy and cash savings. Smart technology has progressed from our cellular devices to impacting nearly every part of our lives.

Q: I’ve been thinking about upgrading my house to a smart home. What smart features should I be looking for as I shop around? A: Smart homes are becoming more and more popular — and with good reason.

After a lengthy delay, Brilliant has finally come through with HomeKit support for its smart home controller. While it isn't cheap, it more than justifies its existence with features and user ...

Smart products seem to surround tech-savvy consumers these days. It isn’t a new concept since smartphones, TVs, watches and cars have been around for decades. The word “smart” harks back to the ...

A new survey from U.S. News & World Report shows a growing shift in consumer behavior and perception, positioning home ...

Home automation, mainly using Crestron, has been at the core of my audio-video system in my last three houses. While not the most fruitful of advertising category (when comparing to audiophile and ...