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 ...

A homeowner's best tool just might be their smartphone. These mobile apps are perfect for everything from measuring furniture ...

Copilot.cx is an IoT customer experience SaaS company that just introduced Copilot Star. Star is a framework that unifies different smart home platforms for users. The system is designed for smart ...

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

The Onvis Smart Button is a Thread enabled remote that gives your guests physical control over your Apple Home without needing an invite.

A new Apple framework makes it easy for developers of smart home apps to help cut your electricity bills. While EnergyKit is currently limited to thermostats and EV chargers, it’s the first step ...

Lower electricity bills smart with energy-saving tools. Learn how smart plugs, smart thermostats, and home energy monitoring apps help manage power use and optimize TOU scheduling. Pixabay, ...

Ikea added advanced smart features to its Varmblixt lamp. Now it's one of my favorites out of all the smart lights I've ...

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 ...

Home apps vary a lot in design, but these options are some of my favorites. It's not always easy to know if a home app is going to be user-friendly or a pain until you start using it. That's where I ...