Here are my favorite home apps to make smart home management fast and fun, without the clutter or annoying navigation. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...

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Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...

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Smart home gadgets are designed to make life simpler. Forget to lock your front door? All you have to do is remotely log into the companion app on your smartphone and hit a button. That said, while ...

Home Assistant is the best unified platfom for your smart devices.

The Matter standard has received the 1.4.1 update, which includes a series of improvements and optimizations specifically designed to eliminate most of the pitfalls you encounter when setting up ...

Like a computer or phone, an old iPad is only good for so many years before you need an upgrade. It might start to lag, become less responsive, and the battery might drain more quickly. Or maybe some ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...