Smart speakers, cameras, locks, and plugs have quietly turned ordinary houses into sensor-packed data machines. They respond ...

Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

While Alexa can't drag you out of bed and stick a toothbrush in your mouth, it is possible to automate some of her functions and those of connected devices.

The smart home is evolving — not because of AI, but because the industry is finally converging on the Matter standard that ...

Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient. Pixabay, Asotac In recent years ...

Somewhat reassured, I used the fully HA-integrated Claude Code to finish migrating most of my nearly 200 smart home devices.

Samsung has formally announced several features coming to the SmartThings app. The most notable feature is a Routine Creation Assistant that lets you create routines with natural language. Other ...

12+ powerful Alexa commands you should start using at home (no subscriptions required) ...

IKEA smart home gear delivers stable control and $10 sensors, with Matter compatibility so you can grow the system over time.

A thoughtful remodel starts with how a home works day to day. Planning for layout, systems and future needs helps improve comfort, durability and long-term value.

So while we'd love to see a full fix, this will have to do for now. For the most part, these are some huge changes to Google ...