Not crazy about talking to Siri, Alexa or Gemini? You can easily create a voice assistant-free smart home with these tricks.

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

Sporting wonderful names like Timmerflotte, Alpstuga, Klipbok and Myggspray, Ikea's smart sensors are all Matter-compatible, ...

For selection and affordability, Ikea will be hard to beat for Matter-compatible smart home sensors and lighting in 2026.

The HunterSmart technology debuting at CES 2026 is a cutting-edge conversion option for home fans and more.

Cooking with the power of the entire internet at your immediate disposal has its advantages, but not every aspect of smart ...

Amazon recently launched Alexa Plus, a major AI-powered upgrade to its voice assistant. This new version brings significantly ...

Cozyla's smart display at CES 2026 is unlike any I've seen before. Easily outpacing the extra-large Amazon Echo Show 21, the Calendar Plus Max display clocks in at 55 inches, which is as large as a ...

Well-known brand LG unveiled CLOiD at CES 2026, and it says it can fold laundry, unload the dishwasher and handle light ...

This all-purpose presence sensor is a master at monitoring indoor activity and linking it to smart home features you already ...

Honeywell Home's thermostat upgrade has a twist for owners of Ring doorbells and similar tech, paving the way to a new thermostat future.

Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's Commerce team. When she's not writing and editing, she's either hiking through the redwoods or curled up with a good book and a lazy dog. Expertise ...