Outdoor contact sensors work just like indoor contact sensors by using a magnet to detect when both parts of the sensor pair ...

From preventative artificial intelligence to more accurate notifications, these are the new home security technologies you should look for this year.

ZDNET's key takeaways Users can take steps to reduce the risk of attack on smart homes. Strong passwords, MFA, and secure ...

Smart home cameras have become a necessity. You already know they help keep an eye on what’s happening indoors and outdoors, even when you’re not home. But while these cameras are undeniably useful, ...

Smart home technology promises convenience, efficiency, and peace of mind through connected security cameras, smart locks, and automated monitoring systems. But these same devices that are supposed to ...

Data breaches keep happening, and too often they come down to companies failing to take cybersecurity seriously. Some of the biggest breaches have been caused by negligence, and now there’s another ...

RIoT Technology is able to track home performance to better inform builders and homeowners about what offers the best return on investment. Smart home technology has been evolving rapidly, driven by ...

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

New insights into how smart digital locks, biometric access, and connected door security systems are reshaping modern ...

Smart homes were once a novelty. Now, they’re quickly becoming the standard, and heating systems are evolving alongside them. As 2026 approaches, the combination of smart technology and hydronic ...

Most homes are full of lighting that looks good but works the same way it did decades ago. Flip a switch, light turns on.

As part of "Smart Home 2.0", SwitchBot is showcasing biometric locks, a feel-good LED sphere, and an AI robot that adapts its behavior to the home.