Here's what the Google Pixel Tablet does better (and worse) than stationary displays like the Nest and Echo Hub.

A new feature in Android 15 allows your phone or tablet to display an interactive smart home control panel while charging — and it’s not limited to Google Home. A new feature in Android 15 allows your ...

Old tablets can be transformed into smart home hubs with Google Assistant & widgets. Minimum requirements: device to run ...

Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with wall-mounted dashboards and control panels in their smart homes? These displays can ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Google doesn’t seem to be in any hurry to release a new version of its Nest Hub smart displays, but it has just unleashed a sleek new tablet that doubles as a smart display, making it a tempting ...

In a general way, the Tapo H500 serves the same purpose as the Pixel Tablet: It’s a central place for you to control your smart home. But that’s where the similarities end, really. Everything about ...

Most smart home devices will work just fine on any platform if you are willing to jump through a couple of hoops. But there are a few pieces of hardware out there that, for various reasons, provide a ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. One connected lock does not a smart home make. If you want to get serious with home automation, start with a ...

Brilliant has announced the launch of its new plug-in version of its Smart Home Control Panels. The new “install it anywhere” product allows homeowners, renters and professional installers to give any ...

Anyone with a fair amount of connected devices in their home can tell you that it's a bit of a hassle keeping tabs on and controlling the growing population of gadgets. Fortunately, smart-home ...

Thanks to the ease and straightforwardness of the Amazon Echo Hub, my smart home finally makes sense to my family. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets.