Pila Energy, founded by former engineers from Tesla, debuted at SXSW with an easy way to keep your fridge going in a power outage. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home ...

Smart homes have become increasingly complex over the past decade. From smart locks and video doorbells to security cameras and smart displays, there are a lot of moving pieces in the average smart ...

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...

Amazon's Echo Dot is recommended as the best smart home hub for most people in our buying guide. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter, acts as an eero extender, has motion and temperature sensors, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart ...

On paper, a smart thermostat sounds like a great deal-- offering potential savings while making home heating and cooling easier to manage through AI and remote sensors. In practice, a worry frequently ...

In this video, explore how to enhance your home with smart technology, focusing on the Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Switches, including both the dimmer and regular switch models. These smart switches ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. There has never been a shortage of ways to make a front door smarter, but most of them asked homeowners to trade style for ...

Rochester N.Y. - Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) has installed more than 75,000 smart meters so far in its Rochester division. It plans to install approximately 571,000 smart electric meters and ...

As its name implies, this smart lock scans the veins in your hands instead of your fingerprint to unlock your door—and it works pretty well. You probably know TCL as the producer of lower-cost TVs, ...