Apple Home is my favorite of the “big 4” proprietary smart home systems, with its focus on local control and tight integration with Apple’s devices. But it still pales in comparison to Home Assistant, ...

Home Assistant and Apple Home appeal to two different smart home owners. The former is seen as complex with endless possibilities, the latter a closed ecosystem that’s incredibly easy to use. But did ...

My history using a smart home setup has brought a lot of frustration over the years. There are times it’s worked well, but I’ve also experienced plenty of unreliability, and even times when product ...

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 to maintain smart home functionality. Macworld reports ...

The Onvis CS2 isn't just a contact sensor. With a 120dB siren, Thread support, and climate tracking, it's a 4-in-1 security ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A smart plug is one of the first few things you should get if you're planning to build a smart home setup. The primary reason for this is that ...

If you put off transitioning to the new architecture because of those early teething problems or for some other reason, Apple is forcing the issue starting today: You’ll need to update to the new Home ...

Update: Today, February 10, is the deadline to update the Apple Home app to avoid hassles. Read on for more information about what to do and why. After previous warnings, Apple issued a final email ...