If you want a simple, easy to use, and very affordable security system for your home, X-sense may have just what you need.

While smart homes have actually been around for quite some time, the advent of digital assistants and smart speakers has brought them much more into the mainstream, at least as a concept. But is turning something on with a voice command really smarter than using a finger?

Getting control of your garage door through your smart home has never been easier thanks to this cost effective add-on device from Meross. We take a look at how it works and if it gets the job done.

Having outdoor security cameras on your homes perimeter has real benefits for security, but using wired cameras can be a hassle. Ring’s Spotlight Cam offers a robust, reliable, and feature packed option for this specific use case.

Smart smoke detectors can set you back a bit, but this one from security company X-Sense delivers a simple, smart Tuya-based product at a bargain price.

When it comes to floodlight security cameras you’ll generally be looking at hard-wiring something. Arlo offers a different approach with their battery powered Pro 3 Floodlight model. And it’s brighter than the competition too.

SmartThings has been undergoing a transformation under the hood for while now. Big changes are coming to allow local automations, and much easier access to custom device handlers.

You may have seen the name Tuya when looking for smart home devices. Who are they, What do they do, and should you be looking at buying those products?

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.

Smart light strips are bright enough to be a very versatile lighting option. There are some rules to follow to ensure you get that soft, classy look though.

Aqara’s Camera Hub G2H offers an interesting HomeKit Secure Video option for the budget conscious, but with some limitations. A smart compact design, and a built in ZigBee hub for Aqara’s security eco-system makes it worth a look.

Smart LED strips are becoming fairly common now, but with varying levels of quality and performance. Hue’s Lightstrip Plus is a high quality option that delivers all the key requirements. See how it stacks up in this review.

If you have appliances with RF remotes, like ceiling fans, and you want to add them to your smart home Bond provides a much easier way to do so than fitting WiFi controllers to them.

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

Smart blinds offer genuine opportunities for automation in the smart home, but finding a good option for your platform of choice can be hard. Hunter Douglas has a professional offering that supports all the major platforms, and delivers the goods.

The Canary Flex is a versatile and solid home security camera with (not so) small frustration: charging the damn thing. Here’s how to do it reliably every time.