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 ...

Flic’s Hub LR brings physical control to Matter. Learn how the new Duo buttons bridge HomeKit and Matter for a seamless Apple ...

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

Xiaomi has launched a brand new device, called the Smart Home Screen Mini in China. It’s a compact hub designed to control smart home gadgets. With a built-in speaker and Bluetooth support, it’s ...

Apple’s Home Hub leak reveals Face ID, gesture control, and privacy-first features. Discover how it could redefine smart home ...

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Amazon recently introduced the $180 Amazon Echo Hub, a smart home control panel that streamlines management of all the connected devices in your home. You can still use your voice to control devices, ...

You'll be hard-pressed to find a more versatile and dynamic controller for your smart home than the surprisingly affordable ...

Aqara has a broader vision of smart homes that are aware, efficient, and increasingly human-centric; see what it brings to ...

Building a local-first setup meant the control and automation logic living inside the home network. And even if the internet ...

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Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...