Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Emerson launched its SmartVoice technology at CES 2026.SmartVoice devices don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; ...

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ZDNET's key takeaways Copilot.cx is an IoT customer experience SaaS company that just introduced Copilot Star.Star is a ...

Now you can control your smart home devices with gestures in addition to button presses. The Flic Duo delivers twice the ...

Kohler and Control4 have entered into a partnership to help deliver a new level of connected luxury shower experiences at-home. The integration of Anthem+ with Control4 brings together Kohler’s water ...

The homes will get smarter this year as we witness the best smart home devices of CES 2026 revolutionize the technology for ...

A minimalist smart home controller made from a piece of wood, the Mui Board works with Matter, Sonos, Hue, and others. It ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Last year, Google started pushing the ability for select users to control smart home devices via the Gemini ...

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home Assistant is the obvious backbone to any good smart home but the likes of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Just a few decades ago, smart houses were the stuff of fiction. We imagined a future with intelligent structures (some of which took a turn ...

For selection and affordability, Ikea will be hard to beat for Matter-compatible smart home sensors and lighting in 2026.