An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something ...

With a new software update to the Hubitat Elevation hub, users can bridge hundreds of Z-Wave and Zigbee devices not normally compatible with HomeKit into their Apple Home app, Hubitat said Wednesday.

With iOS 18 currently in the third beta and set to become available to everyone this fall, we've had plenty of time to see just what's new with smart home management, including Apple Home and ...

Have you ever wished you could light up a room just by walking in? Well, aside from relying on your sparkling personality, smart home devices are perfect for this, and they are simple to set up on ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a smart home enthusiast, you can use gadgets that follow several protocols. Depending on the ecosystem that you're a part of, you ...

HomeKit is Apple's smart home platform, similar to Google Home or Amazon Echo. It lets you control all of your smart home devices, from lightbulbs to thermostats, in one place. Of all the most useful ...

Upgrade your home security with Aqara's HomeKit-compatible Smart Lock U100, U300, or Video Doorbell G4, which are discounted as much as 30% for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Whether you're new to Apple ...

Turning your dumb old house into a Jetsons-style smart home of the future just got a little bit easier, with Elgato’s introduction of a super-cheap motion sensor. The HomeKit-connected device, called ...

Smart home technology is not all built the same. Basic timer plugs might technically be smart-home tech, but they're nothing compared with some of the stuff available to Apple HomeKit users. If you ...