plugs come in. Plug one into your regular wall outlet, then plug your dumb device into it: a lamp, a fan, an electric kettle, whatever. If the smart plug supports HomeKit, you can then use the Home app or Siri (not to mention Shortcuts) to effectively turn that outlet on or off....
Smart outlets are a cheap way to automate your home. These 7 best options are affordable and they integrate with popular home automation services.
Whether you received an Amazon Echo, Homekit, saved big gifting yourself asmart home bundle, or were lucky enough to get one of thebest smart products of 2017this holiday season, you are probably ready to step up your smart home game. Smart outlets are one of the easiest ways to get sta...
If you want to get the most out of your smart home, then you need one of the best HomeKit hubs.
Whether you are just starting out, or are looking for that next piece of the puzzle to automate, these are the absolute best HomeKit-enabled accessories for your home!
We are, however, still living in a world of smart home silos; namely, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home. The increasingly important Matter standard will unify those ecosystems one day, but that won’t happen until Matter incorporates every smart home category. Today, for example,...
Leviton is also compatible with Apple HomeKit (I connected via an iPad, but Homepods and Apple TV devices will do the job better), which is unique for a smart plug, as the majority of them only work with Alexa and Google. However that may be changing thanks to Matter, the new univers...
Or you may be thinking about how to build on what you already own, like an Alexa- or Google Assistant-powered smart speaker, or even Siri and Apple's HomeKit smart home service. Voice assistants can be a great starting point for building a do-it-yourself smart home. They offer a ...
Why we like the Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-in Switch (2nd Gen) (model D215P) The Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-in Switch (2nd Gen) (model D215P) is a compact, versatile smart switch that supports Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, and Matter. Since it works with Wi-Fi, yo...
Best smart lock: Yale Assure Lock 2 Best value smart lock: Wyze Lock Bolt If you’ve ever struggled to pull out your key from the bottom of your handbag while juggling groceries and kids, worried about how the pet sitter is going to get in while you’re on vacation or rushed home fro...