Smart Home News

More and more of us are working from home these days, and that means your home’s Wi-Fi networks are more important than ever. And let’s face it — we’ve already got enough to be stressed about these days. The last thing you want to have to deal with is a WI-Fi signal that isn’t up […]

Alexa can not directly call 911 on its own, but it can use external hardware and third-party skills to help you during a crisis. Equipment such as Amazon’s own Echo Connect device can connect your Alexa device directly to a landline, making a call for 911 possible. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the […]

The Arlo Video Doorbell is a slim, no-fuss smart video doorbell that covers all of the bases. It has a video camera you can use to catch porch pirates, motion detection, video calling capabilities, night vision, Alexa capabilities, and many other features anyone can appreciate. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version […]

If you’re still running the original Hue Bridge (the non-HomeKit-compatible round model), functionality will be limited after April 30. If your bridge is square, then you have the v2 and are unaffected – at least, for now … The company tweeted the news. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the […]

Tornados, like the one that recently hit Nashville, Tennessee, can happen any time of year, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. They can also occur just about anywhere in the country. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the author’s website.

Smart home company abode has announced that it has new iPhone and Android apps in the works, fixing many of the issues that have been identified with the versions that are already available. You can sign up for the betas now. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the author’s website.

Steve Saling is a former architect living with ALS. Determined to make life better for those living with the neurodegenerative disease, Saling helped create a high-tech smart home built for ALS patients. NBC’s Jo Ling Kent has this week’s Sunday Spotlight. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the author’s website.

In just a few short years, we’ve gone from scratching our heads over how in the heck these Alexa things even work, to controlling our lights and vacuums with our voices. It was only a matter of time before we could open and close our window blinds the same exact way.

Five teenagers have been arrested and charged with capital murder after the shooting death of a Mississippi girl, police confirmed to PEOPLE. Madison Harris, 16, was found shot inside her Biloxi, Miss. Did you enjoy this article? Then read the full version from the author’s website.