Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

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A Wemo WiFi Smart Plug is a simple way to learn more about home automation with Apple’s HomeKit. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Controlling the lights and other gadgets in your home from your iPhone is ...

Voice control is no longer a party trick; it is the glue that holds a modern smart home together. With the right Alexa ...

From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as ...

Amazon’s new developer kit will let third-party developers create new ‘ambient’ automations in connection with Alexa. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) When you leave home and arm your security system, ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Imagine walking into your home and having everything respond to your needs without lifting a finger. Lights adjust to the perfect brightness, blinds open or close to keep your home at the ideal ...

Smart products seem to surround tech-savvy consumers these days. It isn’t a new concept since smartphones, TVs, watches and cars have been around for decades. The word “smart” harks back to the ...

ELIZABETH, N.J., Oct. 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Owners of Hayward’s OmniLogic ® pool and backyard automation system can now enjoy the extra convenience of voice control through Hayward OmniLogic ...

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