Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

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Imagine walking into a home that knows exactly what you want from the moment you walk in. The temperature, lighting and music adjust automatically to suit your tastes. Your appliances operate ...

As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and vacuums — we break down exactly what makes a home ‘smart’ and help you decide if it’s the ...

A smart home includes high-tech heating and lighting systems and appliances that can be controlled remotely with a phone or a computer. The term "smart home" only recently entered the lexicon of folks ...

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. After a messy start, Google’s Home ecosystem is finally starting to come together. After a messy start, Google’s ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

Smart homes are evolving far beyond connected devices and voice commands that require your constant attention and input. Welcome to the age of ambient computing, where technology completely fades into ...

Nearly every fixture and appliance in your home—from the lights, the HVAC system and even the coffeemaker—can be controlled remotely with a Wi-Fi connection and mobile device. But choosing the best ...

Smart homes allow homeowners to remotely control devices such as lights, appliances, entertainment systems, thermostats, door locks and voice-activated smart assistants through internet connectivity.