Siri has a number of options when it comes to language, voice, accent, and how it refers to us by name. Here’s how to access and change those settings, and why.

Sometimes having your Ring Doorbell play the same sound as everyone else isn’t ideal. Here’s what to do about it.

Learn the concept of LoRa, how it works, the various ways it can be applied to Smart Home Automation and more, in our guide!

When looking to upgrade your thermostat you’ll probably need a c-wire, but what is it, and what can you do if you don’t have one?

Smart outdoor lighting options offer convenience and security outside. Here are the best options in each category.

Chamberlain doesn’t support Alexa natively, for reasons. But there are some inexpensive workarounds that will get your MyQ opener working with the popular voice assistant.

Motorized smart blinds are handy, but commercial offerings can be pricey. Here’s how to do it yourself for much less.

When looking for a product, it’s common to look at overall brand quality as a way of filtering down your choices. It’s not always clear cut though. Here we look at router makers Linksys and Netgear and compare some of their newest offerings.

Security Cameras and their cloud storage have long presented privacy risk to their users. Apple’s service offering looks to provide a best practice approach to ensuring the security, as well as privacy, of our personal spaces.

Ubiquitous WiFi access in our homes means less and less reliance on wired connectivity. It's imperative that we keep uninvited guests off our network while we're beaming it into the air. What is really needed to be secure, without being burdensome?

Water leaks can cause costly damage to your home. Eve Systems now has a flexible leak detector that works with HomeKit to alert you to these events before they do too much damage.

If all you’ve done is ask Alexa to play music or check the weather, then you’re definitely missing out. Here’s how to automate your regular activities.

HomeKit gives little flexibility in it's basic automations. Learn how you can leverage Shortcuts to trigger more dynamic actions to make your home smarter.

Dummy switches are a handy automation tool in any platform, and this simple plugin for Homebridge make it possible in HomeKit too.

You don’t want to waste two button actions to turn something on and off. Here’s how to use conditions to make a toggle button in HomeKit.

When you don't need a full irrigation system a simpler smart tap controller can fit the bill. The Eve Aqua delivers easy control over your outdoor taps.