Wall switches, appliance buttons, knobs and dials are gone. Today's home technology is controlled via apps and voice.

Smart homes use internet-connected devices for comfort, security, convenience, and energy efficiency. Learn how smart tech ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writes on housing innovation for sustainability and affordability. Technology is evolving rapidly, impacting the way we live and ...

Home security technology is evolving rapidly, and 2026 promises to bring major innovations. With smarter systems and new tools, you can expect better protection, convenience and peace of mind. But ...

Famed actor Gene Hackman died alone at home. Could smart home technology have saved his life? Experts say yes.

A new residential property survey is suggesting that smart home tech can add to the resale value, though there are some big caveats. The headline news is that more than a quarter of American ...

AI leads the way with these intelligent appliances and gadgets for every room and family member, from a baby monitor that decodes crying and an indoor smoker that won't set off smoke alarms, to luxe ...

There’s always been something aspirational about the term “smart home.” It was coined by a residential builder association here in the U.S. back in the mid-’80s. That, of course, was long before the ...

A smart device may be a convenience to one person, but it could be a life-changer to another. A smart device may be a convenience to one person, but it could be a life-changer to another. When it ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...