Smart buttons have become incredibly common in the Apple Home ecosystem, but finding one that checks every single box is still surprisingly challenging at times. The new Airversa QliQ immediately ...

It’s been 30 years since Kristin Smart’s family last saw her smile light up a room. The college freshman vanished from California Polytechnic State University’s San Luis Obispo campus over Memorial ...

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IKEA’s decision to discontinue its Zigbee-based smart blinds has left many smart home enthusiasts searching for viable alternatives. Once a budget-friendly option for automating window coverings, ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a smart home user, you've probably heard multiple mentions of Thread, Zigbee, and Matter from different companies, and seen all three names ...

Smart home communication protocols form the backbone of connected living spaces, determining how devices interact and perform. Each protocol has distinct strengths tailored to different scenarios. For ...

Choosing a smart plug usually feels like a gamble on which protocol will win the war. Belkin recently ended support for its Wemo line as well. Shelly has apparently decided to stop gambling and just ...

Artificial intelligence can make smart homes smarter, help us manage our days, and even help us plan major life changes. This series looks at the new — and sometimes surprising — ways AI is being used ...

Thread is a protocol designed to connect smart home devices in a wireless mesh network. It works much like Wi-Fi but requires less power. With Thread, devices from any manufacturer can create a ...

These little tricks make my daily life so much smoother and easier. Warning issued as millions told don't drink coffee McDonald’s newest $3 value menu is sounding an alarm about America’s K-shaped ...

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Better known for its smart TVs than its smart home products, TCL has nonetheless impressed us with its highly affordable smart locks. At CES today, the company announced an upgraded version of its TCL ...