Home automation is huge right now in consumer electronics, but despite the wide availability of products on the market, hackers and makers are still spinning up their own solutions. It could be bec… ...

Logitech has designated the Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, F4-F12, and brightness keys as programmable via its Logi Options+ app. Among other things, you can use these keys to control system settings, ...

An added advantage is that you can host Node-RED on the same device as your automation hub like a NAS or home server, or run it separately if you choose. The choice is yours.

Simple energy guidelines can get anyone started with a smart thermostat: In the cold months, set it to at most 68 degrees ...

The new Google Home automation Script Editor has some serious power, and Google has announced today that the tool is already available to all users through the web app. Google’s new Script ...

The home automation can be controlled by a mobile device (phone, tablet, computer or voice), touchscreen or handheld remote. Wall light outlets and touchscreens are flush with the wall.

In the smart home world, an automation is a routine (or series of commands) a smart hub app will execute on the user's behalf. For instance, you could tell the app: At sunset, turn on the porch ...

Smart thermostats connect to your HVAC system and your home's Wi-Fi. They're a step up from programmable thermostats, which let you set specific heating and cooling schedules. Smart thermostats do ...

Introduction Home automation has transformed the way we interact with our living spaces, bringing convenience, security, and energy efficiency to our daily lives. From controlling lights and ...