Here are my favorite home apps to make smart home management fast and fun, without the clutter or annoying navigation.

You can set up the Google Home app on your phone or tablet to connect your smart devices and use Google Assistant.

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・DIY installation option can save you lots of money ・Trusted Neighbor is a great feature ・Nest cameras and video doorbell support facial recognition and can ...

Google Home works with iPhone and Android, and setup is similar for both. Here's how to use Google Home with your iPhone or ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

If you’ve yet to bring your smart home into the Apple fold and controlling it effectively from Apple devices (including via CarPlay) is something you’re interested in, listen up. Using the open-source ...

Finally, there’s the swanky Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus, a 6.9-inch touchscreen smart home hub designed to take on the likes of the Amazon Echo Hub, or higher-end control panels from the likes of Control4 ...

The Google Home app’s Activity tab showcases the activity history for your entire home, including devices that are not made ...

I've seen the Google Home app go through a lot of redesigns over the years, but this Material 3 Expressive-inspired update is ...

I know some people think that a lot of smart home tech is frivolous, and some of it is, I’ll agree, but there are certain things that make daily life a little better. For example, I have security ...