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We were promised a seamless technological experience that allowed us to float through a home that anticipated our every need. But now the median smart home has at least one timer going off somewhere in the kitchen and no one is sure which device it’s coming from.

Many smart home devices rely on cloud services and internet access, but there are ways to reduce that dependence while improving privacy and control.

Google Home Speaker vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: I compared the $99 smart hubs by the specs

Time is running out to enter HGTV’s Smart Home 2026 giveaway in Orlando. The prize package is valued at more than $1.3 million and includes the fully furnished Orlando home and $100,000 in cash,

Amazon is giving its Echo Hub a major refresh, making the smart home control panel feel a lot more useful than before. The biggest changes aren't what you'd expect.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Y

The 2026 Google Home Speaker is built around Gemini, and for the first time, talking to a smart speaker should actually feel natural. At around $100, the speaker isn’t super-exp

Smart home technology has evolved far beyond voice assistants and novelty gadgets. Today, many connected devices are designed to help homeowners use less electricity, water, and heating or cooling energy without sacrificing comfort.

Some internet-connected gadgets may contain hidden software backdoors that allow cybercriminals to route traffic through home networks, carry out fraud, and launch cyberattacks without the owner's knowledge.

Reliance Industries unveiled Jio TeleFrame, a voice-based AI platform, at its 49th AGM, designed as a smart home hub integrating AI agents to manage family routines, home control, and entertainment with user privacy focus.