You don't have to get all your devices from one company, but that can make things easier. Here's what else helps.

The device will support touch input for opening apps and controlling connected ... An Apple-designed smart home management product with an integrated display would compete with other smart home ...

Alexa is a cost-effective option that's compatible with most smart products. Devices like the Echo Dot offer an affordable ...

The IKEA Home Smart app allows users to remotely manage smart home products connected to the IKEA DIRIGERA Hub. Previously, ...

New features are set to launch for Google Home users. These features are currently being introduced through the Public Preview program, according to 9to5Google. Google Home will soon support Nest ...

Govee makes some of the best smart lights we've tested, and its Govee Home app for Apple Watch lets you toggle lights on and off, tweak their brightness, and check the status of other devices like ...

Google Home is also getting improved support for Matter-enabled smart locks. Many of the best smart locks now support Matter, but using an app that's not the manufacturer's own can mean missing ...

Alongside the Nest updates, the Google Home app is also getting expanded support for smart locks connected ... including passcode management and automatic locking. Google says that not all of ...