Creating a smart home from scratch can be a daunting task. These are our favorite smart home devices available today, from smart speakers to robot vacuums to security cameras.

Smart lights, plugs, blinds, and more - see which IKEA smart home devices offer convenience, savings, and style for every ...

Google Home can tie your devices together in powerful ways. Explore clever automations that go beyond basic voice commands to simplify daily life.

Aqara’s smart light switch looks good, works well, and is compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home, but you’ll need to go all-in on Aqara’s ecosystem—which doesn’t include a smart ...

Ambient lighting is most simply thought of as “indirect lighting.” It’s lighting that isn’t focused directly on an object and is used to add to the available amount of light in a room. You can use ...

Replacing every light in the house with a smart bulb can get pricey quickly. One easy way to add intelligence to a room’s lights is with a smart light switch. Once installed, you’ll be able to ...

If you're researching in-wall switches to control your home's lighting system, you probably realize they require a little more effort to select and install than the ...

Commentary: As the days get shorter, smart home scenes and plugs can help transition your space from day to night seamlessly. Justin Eastzer is a CNET Perspectives Contributor and former CNET host.

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...