The Google Home app is getting a significant update in the Public Preview Program, bringing changes to device controls and more.

It’s been over seven years since Google pivoted the Chromecast app to become the new Google Home app and, after so many empty promises and missed steps, it finally seems to be on the right path. Now, ...

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 ...

I've been a smart home enthusiast for as long as I can remember. IoT devices have always piqued my interest, since connecting multiple devices to the network and controlling all of them remotely is ...

Kasa smart devices can now be controlled in the Tapo app, but not vice versa. Kasa smart devices can now be controlled in the Tapo app, but not vice versa. Wi-Fi router manufacturer TP-Link is finally ...

Google is taking a big step toward making your smart home feel, well, smart, by baking in Gemini AI into the Home APIs that developers use to build their own apps and devices. Announced during Google ...

If your home apps are multiplying, I suggest converting to Matter devices, adopting a password manager, and using other hacks to cut down on juggling all those apps. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home ...

Recently, Samsung confirmed that One UI will arrive on eligible smart TVs soon. The new firmware brings new features and offers a more consistent experience across the brand’s ecosystem of products.

The integration adds an “unlock” button from the Ecobee app’s live view. So, you can let visitors in from the same screen where you confirm it’s someone you want coming inside. (Handy!) The Ecobee app ...