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The Lockly Visage smart lock mounted on a green front door with a black doorbell to its right.
$349 for a Smart Lock? The Lockly Visage Almost Justifies It

I'm just not sure if I can trust facial recognition to secure my home just yet.

An iPhone with the Apple Home app opened showing automations being held next to a Lockly Visage smart lock.
How I Tricked My Apple HomeKit Lock Into Unlocking Automatically

Apple can't prevent me from bending HomeKit's rules to my will.

All ecosystem icons lined up next to each other infront of a black and gray background.
The Hidden Costs of Closed Smart Home Ecosystems Like Alexa and Apple Home

Free smart home ecosystems aren't quite as good value as they first seem.

A woman standing and holding an Apple MacBook Pro laptop computer.
9 Things I Refuse to Do on My Mac

Sometimes a Mac just isn't the best tool for the job.

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Home Assistant running on a MacBook Air.
This Self-Hosted App Made My HomeKit Setup Far Less Restrictive

Who knew HomeKit could be so welcoming of unofficial accessories?

The front of the Eve Outdoor Cam mounted to a wall.
Read This Before Buying a HomeKit Secure Video Camera

HomeKit Secure Video seems great on the surface until you start to dig deeper.

The Eve Dimmer Switch installed in a 2-gang outlet box next to another smart switch.
Eve Dimmer Switch Review: One Smart Dimmer to Rule Them Al

This isn't the perfect smart switch, but it’s very close.

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PalmKey Smart Lock on a bedroom door.
7 Smart Home Devices I'll Buy When I Have the Money

Smart homes require smart purchases, and they aren't always cheap.

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The Eve Outdoor Cam head-on mounted to a wall on a front porch.
Eve Outdoor Cam Review: A Decent Camera Held Back by HomeKit

HomeKit makes it simple, but also kind of limited

Black HomePod and HomePod mini on a table next to one another.
HomePod vs HomePod mini: Which Is Best for You?

While similar, the HomePod and HomePod mini have some big differences.

A Nest thermostat in auto-away mode.
How to Prep Your Smart Home for Summer Vacations

Trust your tech and leave your smart home running smoothly.

A woman looking frustrated surround by smart home tech.
How to Make Your Smart Home Devices Play Nicely Together

Integrating different smart home devices can be frustrating, but some things can help.

Non-smart kitchen appliances on a white background.
Why Smart Kitchen Gadgets Aren’t Always Better Than Dumb Alternatives

Save money and get better results the old fashioned way.

An Apple HomePod mini, Amazon Echo Dot, and a Google Nest speaker sitting on their own tables split into three sections by a white line.
Why Apple Home Is Better Than Amazon and Google's Smart Home

Google Home and Alexa support more devices, but Apple has the best features.

Dimmer buttons on the TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch with Dimmer.
How to Add Smart Switches to an Older Home

Different ways to include a smart switch into homes without neutral wiring.

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The Home app on an iPhone 15 pro showing an illustrated room background generated by ChatGPT.
I Made Perfect Apple Home Room Images Using ChatGPT

ChatGPT's new image generation can do more than just Studio Ghibli style.

Samsung SmartThings on a Galaxy Z Fold 6 in front of a Frame TV.
Samsung Has the Best Smart Home Hub, Even for Apple and Google Fans

Don't own a Galaxy phone or Samsung appliances? Doesn't matter.

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White Flic Duo on the kitchen counter being used.
7 Reasons You Need Smart Buttons in Your Smart Home

Sometimes a button is the best way to make stuff happen.

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The Eufy Familock s3 max on a front door.
Eufy FamiLock S3 Max Review: A Smart Lock With a Lot More

You'll want to give a hand to this feature-packed device.

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A hand holding a smartphone with several smart home icons hovering the screen.
6 Smart Home Automations That Feel Like Magic

Sometimes my smart home still makes me feel like a wizard.

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