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 ...

Google Home has added new starters, conditions, and actions that let your automations respond to real activity like media ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Emerson launched its SmartVoice technology at CES 2026.SmartVoice devices don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; ...

The homes will get smarter this year as we witness the best smart home devices of CES 2026 revolutionize the technology for ...

From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have ...

My home is overrun with smart gadgets, and the main way I interact with them is through my smartphone. This is usually a robust way to control my gadgets, as my phone is never far from my side — ...

Google has unveiled the Google Home Favorites widget for Android, which lets users control smart home electronic devices from their phone's home screen. The new Google Home Favorites widget lets you ...

In the ever-evolving world of smart home technology, voice search has become an integral part of managing and controlling various devices within your home. While platforms like Google Assistant, ...

No disrespect to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, but voice control still has its quirks and sometimes it’s easier to control your various smart home devices using your PC instead. But the degree to ...

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even ...

The Google Home web app now features a “Devices” tab, allowing control of more smart devices. This update is currently available to users in the Google Home Public Preview program. The new controls ...