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Even after my tests were done, I decided to upgrade certain smart home devices to full-time help. Here's what won out.

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Connecting your Samsung Galaxy to smart home devices allows you to control lights, security systems, thermostats, and more from your phone. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set ...

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

Kidde came to CES 2026 to deliver their latest device for the smart home, and it is the Smart Smoke + CO Alarm that now comes ...