Articles & Videos: Smart Home

Automating a smart home, once a Hollywood fantasy, is now real, affordable, and available. Learn how it works and what it can do for you.

Whether you're just dipping a toe into the smart home water or you're fully immersed in the "internet of things," you might want to take a look at what this little light switch replacement can do (hint: it's a whole lot more than just turning on the lights).

A robust home network is crucial to properly supporting your smart devices. You need high-speed internet service, and fast Wi-Fi that covers your entire house.

How a new Wi-Fi router supports bandwidth-hungry activities like HD video streaming, audio streaming, online gaming, and video chat.

Apple's HomeKit promises a major breakthrough in smart home control. See how it works.

Through the Works With Nest program, other smart home manufacturers make their devices compatible with the famous thermostat. The lineup includes smart lighting, smart door locks, and voice assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa. Learn what you can do with the family of Nest-friendly products.

Keep your home and business safe with surveillance and monitoring gear. This article will help you figure out which type of security camera will best suit your needs.

DIY tips, tricks, and hints to help you install your own security system. Includes suggestions on wiring, placement, and setup.

Go green and cut energy bills with smart products for your home.

One of our writers bought this "smart" smoke alarm for her home. Learn about her experience in this hands-on review.

Samsung SmartThings let you monitor, control and secure your home from anywhere using their free mobile app.

Step-by-step video instructions for installing a Nest wireless thermostat.

Learn how to install a Belkin WeMo light switch.

The Nest Protect connects to your home network and can send alerts to your smartphone if the alarm is triggered by either smoke or carbon monoxide.

The Nest Learning Thermostat connects to your home network and immediately begins learning your energy habits, taking over manual tasks.

Want to play music over your home stereo system using your voice? This article will show you how, using the two most popular voice-assistant devices.

Most home security systems require monthly fees and professional installation. But the Nest Secure starter pack promises easy set up, a streamlined app, and no subscription. Does it deliver? Our writer took it for a test run.

Video doorbells are a great way to keep an eye on your property, whether you're there or not. But what features should you look for? We wade through the latest and greatest doorbell offerings from Ring, Nest, August, and Wisenet to help you find the right one for your home.

eero Wi-Fi systems are quickly becoming a customer favorite due to their ease of setup and strong mesh network. Mesh networks do a much better job of extending fast Wi-Fi to different parts of your home than traditional routers and repeaters, and eero has created a simplified setup.