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

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The Toucan V3 is a wireless video doorbell that delivers a sharp, colorful picture and offers free video storage, but some features require a paid subscription and third-party integrations are limited ...

If you have been in the smart home world for any length of time, you may have some older gear that doesn’t support Matter, such as older Zigbee sensors, Z-Wave thermostats, and IR remotes for ceiling ...

The carrier’s Connected Life platform, now available nationwide, lets AT&T customers easily set up a smart home security system. Previously available as a pilot program in select markets, AT&T ...

Google Home users noticed recently that a useful feature had suddenly vanished from the interface of the Google Home app. First introduced in 2019, Google's "Call Home" feature added support to ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...

When I started working from home full-time, one thing became immediately clear: I needed more space—screen space that is. I’ve always worked better on bigger displays, and once my home became my ...

Cyber Monday is almost over, but Home Depot is still offering notable deals on floor care, home appliances, vacuums and more, but don’t wait to shop — many of them end tonight. I cover the biggest ...

My history using a smart home setup has brought a lot of frustration over the years. There are times it’s worked well, but I’ve also experienced plenty of unreliability, and even times when product ...