ZDNET's key takeaways Copilot.cx is an IoT customer experience SaaS company that just introduced Copilot Star.Star is a ...

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

Now you can control your smart home devices with gestures in addition to button presses. The Flic Duo delivers twice the benefits of the ingenious Flic Button.

A minimalist smart home controller made from a piece of wood, the Mui Board works with Matter, Sonos, Hue, and others. It ...

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

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

The SwitchBot Hub 3 smart home controller is now available for purchase. The Matter-capable device is quite different than other smart home hubs we’ve tested, starting with its rotary knob that can ...

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These products promise practical home upgrades, including control and safety sensors that don’t require setup, a self-charging lock, and blinds that automatically block the sun from your eyes.

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

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