In a world where thermostats, locks, and lights depend on remote servers, many homeowners are asking a new question: what ...

Google’s latest update adds Gemini AI to Google Home — but the best features aren’t obvious. Here are 7 hidden tricks to make ...

Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

IKEA expands its connected home lineup with 21 new Matter-compatible smart products, including bulbs, sensors, remotes, and plugs ...

Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker/Jason marz, Javier Zayas Photography/Moment, Violka08/iStock via Getty Images In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ...

With its upcoming smart home product range, Ikea is looking to offer shoppers affordable, user-friendly technology. “The aim is not to add technology for its own sake, but to make products that adapt ...

For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR ...

The global EV-charging-station market rocketed to $39.7 billion in 2024 and is compounding at 24.4% a year—a growth that echoes the early smartphone era. Yet 80% of charging happens not at public ...