Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...

Amazon is rolling out a free Echo Hub update with a redesigned interface and deeper smart home customization. Users can now fully personalize the home screen, choosing which devices, groups, ...

Voting for HGTV Smart Home 2026 runs 9 am ET Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to 5 pm ET Friday, June 19, 2026. Vote daily at hgtv.com/smart and foodnetwork.com. A one-hour ...

To achieve a smart home, you need a voice assistant to run it. A smart home assistant, usually folded into a smart speaker, will let you command your smart home with your voice and run your various ...

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2026 HGTV Smart Home is a newly built, fully furnished poolside paradise about 20 miles from Orlando, Florida. Winner gets the keys and $100,000. 2026 HGTV Smart Home in Apopka was built by Hartizen ...

The days are longer, the weather's warming up, and we're all spending more time outdoors. I certainly am as my son begs to ride his bike to the playground every day after school now that the sun ...

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IKEA has entered the smart home market with a focus on the Matter over Thread standard, designed to enhance device compatibility and network stability. Over three months of testing, A Smarter House ...

PEOPLE got an exclusive look inside the stunning new abode designed by HGTV’s Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt — plus, how to win it PEOPLE got an exclusive look inside HGTV’s Smart Home 2026, designed by ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Building a smart home from scratch is expensive because you need to buy several gadgets and accessories that are not cheap. But once you have ...

On a quiet suburban street, a modern Australian home wakes before its owners do. The lights turn on automatically, the thermostat adjusts to a comfortable temperature, and the coffee machine begins ...