Do you have an old tablet tucked away in a drawer somewhere? It's easy to turn it into a control panel for your smart home ...

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...

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Apps are merely tools for controlling and automating your smart home devices. Popular examples include Alexa, Apple Home, ...

With the release of Home+ 5 by Matthias Hochgatterer, there are more reasons for HomeKit power-users to try the app than ever before. One of the app’s strengths has always been creating automations ...

Whether you're an experienced smart home user or are just getting your smart setup off the ground, there's plenty of ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

A seasoned news and features author, Aakash operates at the intersection of tech, business, and marketing. Previously, he was an Editor at TechRadar and Mashable, before moving to Product Marketing ...

Consumers who own smart home devices have quickly embraced voice recognition technology to enhance mobile applications designed to control these devices, driving further interest in the segment, ...

Apple’s Home app has always felt like an afterthought. Probably because it was. Apple didn’t want to make an app to control its HomeKit home automation software framework; it didn’t release one until ...

Home automation has revolutionized modern living spaces and is set to become more essential in 2026 than ever before. By leveraging advanced technologies like AI-powered controls and intelligent home ...