Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

These five essential apps can help make your smart home feel more connected, streamlined, and capable in 2026 without replacing your devices.

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

A man placing a tablet into a wall mount to be used as a smart home kiosk - Halfpoint/Shutterstock A smart home is really only as good as the infrastructure running it. As we've covered before, better ...