So you want to start up a smart home, do you? They can be a lot of fun, especially when you really get into the rhythm of setting up devices and getting them on your network. Best of all, because it's ...

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If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

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If you’re looking to upgrade your home into a smart home, you might be unsure where to start. There are many ways to go about ...

How is it possible that we’re already looking at the end of 2025? The smart home market continued to expand and become ever more mainstream this year, as manufacturers introduced new products that are ...

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Gemini is replacing Google Assistant in the company’s smart speakers and displays, while its smart home cams will have AI-powered scene recognition. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and ...