At CNET home tech, we often reference the smart home, and even have whole lists of tech that's best for a "smart home." But many have an even bigger question: What is a smart home, and how does it ...

Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

Your home security devices might not be as secure as you think Having a smart home is a convenience that more households enjoy every year. Unfortunately, with that convenience comes brand new dangers.

The smart home is becoming ubiquitous nowadays, as most families have at least one or two smart devices in the household. Commonly, this might include a smart speaker, smart TV, and maybe a smart ...

Say goodbye to (some) smart home woes. New user-facing features are coming to Matter that will make it easier than ever to set up your smart home and circumvent some of the more finicky, frustrating ...

Most (85%) of us have at least one smart home device: a Nest thermostat, an Echo or HomePod speaker or a smart doorbell. But 15% remain stubbornly analog, without a single smart home device in their ...

On paper, the up-and-coming Matter standard appears to be an ideal solution for smart homes: a protocol that enables the competing Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and other major smart-home platforms ...

It’s been a while, and though the basics are the same, Apple Home and Google Home have both benefitted from some long-needed ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. "Smart home" is a term that's thrown around pretty loosely in 2025, and it carries a different meaning for everyone. To some, a smart home is ...

Not sure how a smart home works or what kind of devices it needs? As a smart home expert, I'm breaking it all down. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how ...