When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rachel Cericola Rachel Cericola is a writer covering smart home. In addition to testing hundreds of smart devices ...

The best smart smoke detectors go beyond sounding an alarm inside your house— instantly sending an alert to your smartphone so you can call emergency services. This keeps you in the loop of what ...

Learn more about the Samsung Smart Switch that helps set up your new Galaxy phone If you own a Samsung phone or tablet, you might be curious about the Smart Switch app. In short, it’s a very ...

The best smart garage door openers are a quick and inexpensive way to upgrade your older automatic garage door. This smart home device adds more features to your garage—letting you control its ...

Ever since watching Disney’s TV movie Smart House as a kid in the early 2000s, I’ve found myself fascinated with building a home that automates my daily routines. As an adult, I’ve been able ...

While it's easy to be amused by technology-averse family members complaining that smart tech "gets everywhere these days," there's more than a hint of truth to that statement. No longer is the ...

And for you, that means that grilling is getting a whole lot easier. The latest smart grills use smartphone apps to make outdoor cooking almost foolproof. Using this advanced, but very simple-to ...

One huge advantage that you get with smart locks vs. conventional deadbolts is that you never have to carry a physical key. Instead, many smart locks have keypads for PINs and/or electronic keys ...

Stay tuned for our 2024 updates. Say goodbye to keys and hello to extra home security with one of today’s smart locks. It’s been a decade or so since smart locks began to replace traditional ...

Tired of losing your house keys? The latest smart locks work with any door that already has a dead bolt, and you can control them from anywhere using your smartphone. And if you don't like using ...

I've been here for more than 10 years. I previously managed the consumer electronics reviews team, and before that I covered mobile, smart home, and wearable technology for PCMag and Gigaom.

These are the top smart locks we've tested. I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually ...