The affordable Aqara Hub M2 supports up to 128 Zigbee devices, and it has an integrated infrared blaster. But in some respects, Aqara locks you into its own ecosystem. The Aqara Hub M2 is an ...

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Smart home platforms are like the famous xkcd comic. Every new one is designed to become the “one ring,” but it usually becomes just another standard to follow. Homey Pro attempts to bridge that gap ...

IKEA's smart home lineup is finally moving to Matter, with affordable sensors and remotes that fix old limits and play nicer with other platforms.

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 ...

The Amazon Echo Hub is an Alexa-equipped smart home hub with an 8-inch display. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Sidewalk, Thread, and Matter, so practically all your smart home devices will be ...

Start your smart home automations with simple rules and device support, so setup stays clear and upgrades stay easy.

IKEA smart home gear delivers stable control and $10 sensors, with Matter compatibility so you can grow the system over time.

Turning your home into a smart home is easier than ever. Today’s gadgets can do everything from warming the house before you wake up to locking the door behind you at night. You can ask a voice ...

Modern smart devices, like the Google Home Hub, offer a wide range of helpful features, but it's worth knowing whether these ...