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Want to build a smart home in 2026 but don't know where to start? This step-by-step guide covers choosing an ecosystem, best starter devices, automations, and security.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home gadgets can save you a ton of time by performing household chores or automating redundant tasks throughout the house. Then there's ...

While I waited for Ikea to figure out what was up, I tried some more creative troubleshooting in my home. The only (admittedly odd) fix I found was to force Apple Home not to use my main Home Hub, an ...

The Ikea Kajplats E14 470 lumen smart bulb is an excellent, budget-friendly way to grow your smart lighting setup. It’s super easy to install, works well with Alexa and other smart home systems, and ...

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I’ve got Amazon Echo devices in a few of my rooms at home as the gateway to my smart home system. I started with one Echo Dot in the living room, but added a new Dot with a clock to the bedroom and ...

I have been a Philips Hue user for a number of years. They are rock solid, but they aren’t cheap. Recently, one of the bulbs in my hallway finally gave up the ghost. Instead of dropping $45 on a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's grown increasingly easier, not to mention cheaper, to build out a smart home as prices fall and availability grows. In order to add smart ...

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