Getting Homebridge set up can be a great addition to HomeKit, but it can be a handful. HOOBS make it much easier to get started.

Smart home automations are cool, but sometimes go off when they’re not wanted. See how to use conditions to create a kind of manual override in HomeKit.

A simple switch setup to handle both smart and dumb lights has been elusive, but LIFX has the answer.

You'll see many outdoor devices with an IP rating these days. What does this actually mean? Does it matter? Learn about the standard for Ingress Protection.

Sometimes you want a simple solution for controlling your HomeKit devices, this button does the job.

Automating your lights based on presence is super convenient, and now you can do it outdoors as well with this Hue device.

Is Ring really in-secure? With a growing number of inflammatory headlines, let’s look at all the issues in context.

Did you know your smart devices can be hacked by lasers? This trick uses light to implant voice commands into smart speakers. Find out what this means for you.

The Ultimate guide to all things Alexa, from devices to skills. If you have it, or might want it, there’s something for you in here.

Bluetooth range for HomeKit devices can be a problem. Eve has an answer…for their devices. See what my performance tests reveal to see if it's really worth it.

ZigBee is a flexible, reliable protocol for connecting smart devices. This guide explores how it works, why you might want it, and the shape of the competition.

If you have a Philips Hue system, this device offers a super simple replacement for existing light switches.

Philips expands their range of luminaries again with the Play light bar, but this product is intended for more than just lighting your book shelf.

The Rachio 3 is one of the first irrigation controllers to support HomeKit, such as it is, but some users have been having connectivity drop outs. Here’s how to fix it.

Smart lighting decisions have many factors, but one that comes up in marketing often is the issue of Hubs. Take a look at the reasons for and against choosing a hub-based solution. 

The Rachio 3 is a brilliant smart irrigation controller, and the first multi-zone controller to sport HomeKit support. I take a look a real world usage and how HomeKit fits in.