In 2022, Apple announced it was adopting a “new Home architecture” for its smart home ecosystem to improve its performance and reliability and make it possible to support different kinds of ...

Macworld reports that Apple is ending support for its original HomeKit architecture today, requiring users to update their Home app and devices to iOS 16.2 or later. The new architecture offers ...

PCWorld showcases 14 budget-friendly smart home devices under $100, including smart plugs, security cameras, thermostats, and lighting solutions from brands like Tapo, Leviton, and Philips Hue. These ...

Smart home technology company ecobee announced it has expanded its SmartBuildings platform with the introduction of a new SmartBuildings API designed for multifamily operators. The company said the ...

Apple is urging customers to update the Apple Home app before February 10, warning that support for the older version of the software will soon end. Users who fail to upgrade could lose access to ...

We already knew KB5074105 was on the way after it appeared in the Release Preview Channel, and now the update is officially here. As spotted by Neowin, Microsoft has released the January 2026 ...

Ikea's bold entries into the smart home are cheap, fun and ready to take the home security world by storm. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. "Smart home" is a term that's thrown around pretty loosely in 2025, and it carries a different meaning for everyone. To some, a smart home is ...

If you have been in the smart home world for any length of time, you may have some older gear that doesn’t support Matter, such as older Zigbee sensors, Z-Wave thermostats, and IR remotes for ceiling ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...