Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

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As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and vacuums — we break down exactly what makes a home ‘smart’ and help you decide if it’s the ...

Not sure what a smart home even is? Start here: I'm covering the apps, connections and what they do for you. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with and ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...

Google has rolled out a major update to Google Home, expanding automation triggers and actions across security, appliances, lighting, and media control, alongside Nest Cam interface upgrades. The move ...