To do this, I ensure the device meets all the manufacturer's claims for features and capabilities, verify it works smoothly with different smart home ecosystems -- I test with Google, Alexa ...

Then get yourself a smart plug. Costing less than $20/£15, these clever little devices allow you to switch household appliances on and off remotely, usually via an app on your smart phone.

The heart of your smart home, a smart speaker can bring Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri into your apartment, allowing you to control your smart devices, play music, set timers and alarms, and ...

You can still live out your high-tech dreams in a rental. These useful smart home devices won't impact your security deposit and are easy to take with you when your lease expires.

The Amazon Smart Thermostat is a white, square-shaped device that measures 3.5 by 3.5 by 0.8 inches (HWD). It supports most 24V forced air, heat pump, and radiant boiler HVAC systems, but doesn't ...

The Echo Hub is available on Amazon right now for $180. The Echo Hub gives Alexa the place it has earned in the smart home market: A control panel to easily access smart devices, no ads, and no ...