Smart plugs are an easy way to upgrade basic appliances, and some of the most practical examples are already sitting in your ...

I set up smart switches to power my home, and they've made this lazy man into a genius ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions, which always struck this cynic as a perfect example of setting oneself up to fail. But I’ve got a resolution for 2026, one on which I’ve already made ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

Until recently, my smart home setup was in chaos. After years of testing, buying, and upgrading to the latest smart home gadgets in an attempt to make my life easier, it became a bloated mess that was ...

An old stereo can still fit modern listening. A few small gadgets can add streaming, smart control, and better connectivity without replacing your system.

At this point, we’ve all heard about how a smart home can clean itself, keep itself warm or cool, and keep watch for you, but did you know that it’s also “smart” enough to help you set the perfect ...