Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

Managing a smart home can seem hard, with all of the different smart home devices involved. For someone who is new to smart home technology or considering making their home smarter, understanding the ...

From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Besides the ever-versatile smart speaker, some people start their smart home setups with a bright idea: the smart lightbulb, and for good ...

This security system is entry-level in every sense of the word, and it’s only appropriate to serve the most basic of security needs. I suppose if I was looking for a no-frills, absolutely basic ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Verge staff varies widely as to how ‘smart’ our homes are, ranging from one or two stray devices to entire ...

Roku offers home security basics with tie-ins to its TV platform. Roku’s security-focused smart home system almost has nothing special to offer. Instead of building its own products from scratch, Roku ...

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to check for all the gaps.