As an IT expert, I’m used to building digital fortresses. Firewalls, virus scanners, complex passwords, two-factor authentication: My tech life is a high-security zone. I thought my physical home was, too–at least…
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Best smart home systems in 2025: Reviews and buying advice
It’s never been easier–or less expensive–to build out a state-of-the art smart home. We have other roundups that name the best smart home components–everything from the best smart bulbs to the best…
I tested a new Home Assistant adapter with Z-Wave superpowers
I recently described how a recent flurry of smart home failures made me turn to Home Assistant, the increasingly polished DIY smart home platform that you can host yourself without relying on…
I’m tired of failing smart home systems, so I’m building my own
Maybe it was the sight of Sengled users literally left in the dark by their useless Wi-Fi bulbs, maybe it was another price hike, or just an overall sense that my smart…
Haus.me shows off a tiny smart home you can plop anywhere
What could be cooler than a smart home? A move-in ready, energy-efficient, tiny smart home that can be delivered and set up at your home site in just a few hours, without…
Glomensio’s Firefly illuminated house numbers could save a life
Illuminated house numbers make it easier for everyone from delivery drivers to first responders find your home more quickly, but Glomensio’s Firefly Gen 2 takes easy identification to a whole new level,…