Google Home’s latest update will make it easier to decide who in your household can control your smart home. It comes with a ...

Smart Home's Secret Tech Is Geofencing: Here's What It Is and How I Use It Your smart devices probably have geofencing capabilities -- I've got some good ideas about how to start using them.

When Home Assistant is run on local hardware like this, it can communicate directly with your smart devices over protocols like Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Wi-Fi.

My Straightforward 3-Part Explanation Not sure how a smart home works or what kind of devices it needs? As a smart home expert, I'm breaking it all down. Tyler Lacoma June 3, 2025 4:00 a.m. PT 5 ...

Its smart home unit, Google Nest, didn’t get a mention. While the company’s current focus on AI could end up helping the category, I’m starting to worry about the state of the Google smart home.

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The final notable update is called Enhanced Setup Flow. Let’s say you’re using the Google Home app to set up a new device, but you have to agree to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions ...

If you don't want to spend a hundred bucks on a smart home hub and don't mind giving up on a few supported protocols, the Amazon Echo Dot is a fantastic option. It costs half of what the standard ...

Both of Xthings’ Ultraloq U-Bolt Z-Wave smart deadbolts will be getting Works with Home Assistant certification. The U-Bolt Z-Wave model is shown here, and the U-Bolt Pro Z-Wave is pictured up top.

But the excitement doesn’t just end with a new house. This year’s HGTV Smart Home Sweepstakes winner will also be walking away with a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-In Hybrid SUV and $100,000 in ...

The Bilresa will likely be IKEA's first smart switch that supports Matter-over-Thread, which means it should work with your existing Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Alexa kit.

Written by Maria Diaz, Staff Writer Jan. 24, 2025 at 11:53 a.m. PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google Home users are getting a free smart home upgrade, as Gemini will now be able to control their devices.