ZDNET's key takeaways Emerson launched its SmartVoice technology at CES 2026.SmartVoice devices don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; ...

Perhaps you like the idea of controlling your home appliances with your voice, but aren’t super keen on a data center ...

The homes will get smarter this year as we witness the best smart home devices of CES 2026 revolutionize the technology for ...

How AI and machine learning can be used to personalize smart-home devices. How to design voice control for convenience and usability. Technical issues to evaluate when planning the development of ...

Today, IAI Smart debuts Emerson Smart, a next-generation portfolio of home appliances engineered to make smart living simple, intuitive and ...

Using your voice to turn your lights on and off with Amazon Alexa-enabled devices as well as Google Assistant devices is easy and convenient but that’s just the start. With the right devices, there ...

Sick of waiting for Amazon to release a new Alexa that’s “supercharged” by generative AI? If you’re willing to go the DIY way, you can start controlling your smart home devices with an LLM-powered ...

I picked Aqara’s Smart Lock U400 and Roborock’s Saros Rover robot vacuum as the overall best smart home gadgets from CES 2026 ...

Keep your place cool with a connected fan you can conveniently control with your phone or voice. We've rounded up the best ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Home Assistant is getting a new voice assistant that takes on the “basics” of smart home control. It will be ...

If you are looking to get on the smart home bandwagon, one of the best places to start is lighting. Like a smart bulb or smart plug, smart switches provide you with new ways to control your home – in ...

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home ...