The conversation around connected technology often starts in the home. Smart thermostats that learn our habits, video doorbells that recognize familiar faces, innovations that make our lives simpler ...

I’ve been writing about connected tech since 2010, back when “smart home” mostly meant a light bulb that you could turn on from your phone if you held your breath and stood in exactly the right corner ...

More than eight in 10 American homes now contain smart tech – including refrigerators, doorbells, and robot vacuums. A poll of 5,000 homeowners found they’ve spent, on average, more than $2,000 on ...

In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ways you can power your home with autonomous technology, room by room. Whether you want to build a smart ...

Some of us love smart homes. Some of us hate them. But almost no one values AI in smart home appliances despite the massive ...

Amazon, Target and Walmart are all kicking off big sales this week. Each store is offering steep discounts on smart home technology, but those products don’t always lead to instant savings. Other WRAL ...

Affordable smart home devices seamlessly connected to create a budget-friendly, automated living space that enhances convenience, security, and energy efficiency. Pixabay, cloudlynx In 2025, the smart ...

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 ...

Smart home technology promises convenience, efficiency, and peace of mind through connected security cameras, smart locks, and automated monitoring systems. But these same devices that are supposed to ...

Not another damn light bulb. That’s what you might be thinking if you’ve been following smart-home tech for the past decade or, indeed, building out your own fortress of missed connections. The first ...