Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

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 ...

Amazon really doesn't want you to, but it's possible.

Amazon is currently offering generous discounts across its lineup of smart devices, including several of its latest and greatest releases. If you’re after an Alexa-powered smart speaker, consider ...

Amazon's Fire TV Stick has been a home-entertainment favorite for more than a decade, but it still holds some secrets. These ...

To connect your Roomba to Wi-Fi, you need to download the iRobot HOME app onto your smartphone. The HOME app is iRobot’s control center for its Roomba vacuums and Braava mops and is available for iOS ...

Smart plugs can help track energy use, but they also consume some power themselves. Knowing the standby draw helps you plan ...

A bedtime story turned nightmare: an Amazon Alexa device interrupted a 4-year-old’s tale to ask an ‘inappropriate’ question, prompting a Texas mom to pull the plug. Christy Hosterman, 32, said the ...

If you have smart speakers throughout your house, you may be surprised to discover they're useful for way more than just ...

The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is one we recommend over the Roku Streaming Stick Plus if you value Dolby Vision and seamless Alexa integrations. It features Alexa and Wi-Fi 6 support, ...