Do you have Nanoleaf Essentials accessories in HomeKit? Do you have more than one HomePod Mini? Are things not going well? This procedure should fix things, at least for a while.

Amazon is building an IoT network, and you’re invited. Should you be worried? Probably not. See why and decide for yourself.

Apple’s new Home Theater audio feature allows the use of HomePods in a minimalist, wire free speaker setup for your TV, and now supports Dolby Atmos to boot.

As capable as Alexa is using voice alone, the Alexa app is nonetheless an indispensable part of the Alexa experience, and provides much needed control over your Alexa configuration.

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.

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.

Smart speakers add a lot of utility to the smart home, but there are always privacy considerations when you have an internet connected microphone in your home. What controls does Amazon provide?

Smart devices are increasingly using big data and machine learning to help us get the results we expect from their use. But without an understanding of how they work, are we exposing our personal lives to faceless reviewers? How does this technology work, and what does it mean for our smart homes?

As your smart home gains devices management of those devices can become somewhat cumbersome without the assistance of logical hierarchies and other organisational tools. These tools vary with the platform and app of your choice, but in the case of Apple’s HomeKit there are a couple of useful features in this area that are overlooked by many users.

Amazon’s Alexa has some limitations when it comes to managing your smart devices in the app, but by using the Groups feature you can simplify your device naming, and organize your gadgets much more easily.

Bluetooth usage is on the rise for wireless smart home devices, particularly sensors. The limitations of Bluetooth range can be problematic for reliability though, particularly in HomeKit installations with a single home hub.

While not strictly necessary in an age of voice control and mobile apps, the ability to have a nice, always on dashboard somewhere in the house can be an appealing addition to any smart home. Such a dashboard needs to provide an at-a-glance view of the status of key devices, sensor data, and provide the ability to control aspects of the home conveniently.