Through Amazon's Wi-Fi Simple Setup, Amazon wants to take away the headache of setting up your smart home. As it stands, you usually need to connect each smart plug, smart lightbulb and smart fan ...

With support for Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit–including Apple’s ‘home key’ NFC tech that works with the iPhone and Apple Watch–this new Plus version of the Schlage Encode addresses the ...

Smart garage door openers offer many benefits, but installation can be tough. This picks make it a cinch to add voice and ...

Setting up a smart home can take some planning. You have to figure out which smart home assistant you prefer and want to utilize. There are so many different kinds of smart home devices, so you have ...

Smart plugs are a smart home staple for automating lamps, desk fans (or any other small appliances) quickly, easily and without spending much money. They add a ton of convenience and allow you to ...

This smart plug works much better with Apple HomeKit than Meross’s own app, but the latter is required for several important functions. In my recent review, I found Meross’ outdoor Wi-Fi smart plug to ...

Easy to set up and use, the affordable, no-hub BR30 Colors bulb from WiZ Connected is an enticing choice for budget-minded smart home shoppers. A smart, color-enabled Wi-Fi floodlight doesn’t need to ...

Download the app and ensure the thermostat displays Wi-Fi SETUP. On your phone, select NewThermostat_123456 or similar. In a web browser, enter http://192.168.1.1 in ...

David Murphy was formerly the Senior Technology Editor at Lifehacker. Across his 15+ year career in technology journalism, his reviews and how-to guides have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall ...