Smart home uses are convenience-focused, and discovering the limits of what a home monitoring system can do. But in an age where technology is beginning to do it all, where is the focus on the people?

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Matter has finally brought the price of HomeKit lights down. This RGBCW smart bulb offers 16 million colors and rock-solid connection for under $10.

PCWorld showcases 14 budget-friendly smart home devices under $100, including smart plugs, security cameras, thermostats, and lighting solutions from brands like Tapo, Leviton, and Philips Hue. These ...

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As a tech journalist specialising in smart home, it feels like everywhere I look right now is IKEA’s new smart home gadgets. Following a huge launch of 21 Matter-compatible products last November, and ...

A neat and safe way to use candles on demand, the SwitchBot Smart Candle Warmer Lamp is a neat addition to a home.

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in ...

A smart DNS service can complement -- or even replace -- a VPN for streaming. Here’s how the two are alike and how they differ.