My smart devices were putting everything at risk. This easy setup protected my home network.

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If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

Just got your hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S24? Congratulations! Setting up your new device can seem daunting, but with Android’s Fast Pair feature, it’s a breeze. This feature not only helps you ...

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An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something ...

From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as you think.

I set up a new phone fairly often — whether it’s moving to a new daily driver or secondary phone, or setting up one of the new best Android phones to review. Since I’m a creature of habit, I like to ...

Say goodbye to (some) smart home woes. New user-facing features are coming to Matter that will make it easier than ever to set up your smart home and circumvent some of the more finicky, frustrating ...