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Having a smart home isn’t just about automated routines and colorful lightbulbs. There are many upgrades that can protect your home and its occupants, some of which you’ll hopefully never need and ...

M y adventures of building a smart home on a shoestring budget are taking an interesting turn. It turns out that I don’t need ...

IKEA has announced over 20 new Matter-connected smart home products coming to market soon. Best known for its furniture, ...

Aqara has been at the forefront of developing smart home products that break barriers. Right now, some of the best products the company has ever released are on sale, including its new Matter M3 Hub, ...

Ikea is taking a refreshed step into the smart home space with the announcement of 21 new devices that all support the Matter standard. The lineup covers everything from lighting to environmental ...

When smart home devices were first introduced, motion sensors were among the most interesting. This sensor would use differences in light to detect activity in a given space—impressive, but imprecise.

It was a pretty big deal when IKEA finally rolled out Matter support for its DIRIGERA hub – a full two years after first ...

Imagine walking into a home where the lights adjust to your mood, the thermostat learns your preferences, and your security system keeps watch—all without you lifting a finger. Now, imagine achieving ...

A water-leak detector is a relatively inexpensive device that alerts you to—you guessed it—a leak in your home. Similar to smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors, the most basic options cost $50 ...

Taylor Freitas is a freelance writer and has contributed to publications including LA Weekly, Safety.com, and Hospitality Technology. She holds a B.A. in Print and Digital Journalism from the ...