Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A much-needed update brings greater control and customizability. Plus, Google updates its iOS app to support ...

Transform your phone into a powerful smart home remote control.

Google Gemini voice assistant is expanding to millions of US users on smart speakers. This includes Gemini Live, Home Brief, ...

The most overlooked part of your smart home setup is the thing that controls it all — the smart home hub.

Google has unveiled the Google Home Favorites widget for Android, which lets users control smart home electronic devices from their phone's home screen. The new Google Home Favorites widget lets you ...

The Google Home app serves as a central hub to your smart home, and Google is now taking that further than ever before with the launch of Home APIs, which will let other apps and experiences tap into ...

Google Home Gemini extension is rolling out to all users for simplified smart home control. Gemini allows natural language commands for smart home devices, such as lights and thermostats. You can now ...

If managing a growing list of apps for your smart home feels overwhelming, try these top practices to keep everything organized and under control.

Smart-home systems maker Brilliant unveiled a new “install it anywhere” plug-in version of its Smart Home Control Panel Tuesday. Any homeowner or renter can use its touchscreen-based control and ...

Launch the Shortcuts app and tap on the plus (+) button to create a new shortcut. Scroll through the list of apps in the ...