USB-powered smart home devices are most common than ever, but there are still some devices that even the most dedicated users may have missed.

Ikea's Dirigera smart home hub looks to improve the way you use your Ikea products. Ikea has a large offering of smart home electronics, all able to be used independently. The Dirigera, though, ...

If you've got older, unused technology just laying around the house, you may be surprised to discover there are still some ...

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 ...

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Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

IKEA Dirigera runs many smart home actions locally; no required account, keeping schedules working during internet outages.

The streaming device supports Dolby Atmos, runs Google TV, and even doubles as a Matter-compatible smart home hub. You can ...

Samsung’s latest smart home hub piles on features—including unique tools like a wireless phone charger and an onboard action button—making for an affordable and easy-to-use smart home solution. It’s ...

The Aqara G5 Pro Wi-Fi delivers impressive security and connectivity features, making it ideal for tech-savvy users looking to seamlessly extend their smart-home ecosystem outdoors. The G5 Pro is ...