Ring video doorbells and security cameras garner praise for their ease of setup and day-to-day use, but if you stop at the last step in Ring’s basic installation routine, you’ll miss out on some of ...

The Kasa App is like a control center for your smart Kasa devices, such as lights and plugs. It lets you turn them on or off ...

It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...

So, you’ve got a bunch of smart gadgets lying around, and you want to get them all talking to each other without a hassle? The Smart Life app is pretty popular for this. But what if you want to manage ...

The Google Home app is your gateway to controlling various smart home devices. Google's Nest speakers — which are among the best smart speaker brands – connect to the Google Home app, along with ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. But smart homes—and the devices that comprise them—have one enormous downside: privacy. Smart home devices work by allowing access over a network, and ...