Video doorbells are convenient and enhance security outside your home. Apartment residents need not be left out. See this guide on what to use without drilling.

Any security system needs alarm state, but the Ring app offers more configuration options than simply armed and disarmed. See how you can control privacy, notifications, and more with Ring Modes.

HomeKit automation rules can actually be triggered from any accessory value you have, not just what the Home app allows. See how to use sensor triggers in the Home app and popular third-party options.

Smart home camera integration is a conflicted mess. Scrypted is a free tool that allow the use of virtually any camera in Alexa, Google Home, or HomeKit.

This HomeKit-compatible air quality sensor brings PM2.5 and PM10 sensors to HomeKit at a great price point. We take a look at how it performs.

Upgrading your smoke detectors to smart ones can offer some extra utility and safety benefits. First Alert has a simple, affordable model that fits the bill.

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.

Smart thermostats offer numerous comfort and energy saving benefits. If you’ve opted for the benefits of Z-Wave this guide has you covered.

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.