A new “Manage Thread Network” menu in the SmartThings app Hub interface will allow you to connect a compatible hub to an ...

Smart home devices seem to be everywhere, but all those gadgets need a way to talk to each other. You may have heard about Thread and wondered what it actually does. This post is here to help clear ...

Amazon's Echo Dot is recommended as the best smart home hub for most people in our buying guide. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter, acts as an eero extender, has motion and temperature sensors, ...

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

Gemini for Home is set to replace Google Assistant in the company’s smart home devices. It will be available in not only the new gadgets the Alphabet Inc. unit debuted today but also every smart ...

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Some apps on your iPhone or iPad may ask for permission to find and access devices on your local network. Here's what you ...

Smart home devices can streamline a lot of your day-to-day tasks, but all of this convenience comes at a potential cost, as ...

Smart home technology promises convenience, efficiency, and peace of mind through connected security cameras, smart locks, and automated monitoring systems. But these same devices that are supposed to ...