When my family moved homes, we lost our smart home set up, and my family was surprisingly lost without it. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

The ability to stay connected through technology plays a pivotal role in our everyday lives, but in some areas of our lives we are only beginning to realize the life-saving potential of smart ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home gadgets have exploded in popularity over the past few years due to how useful they can be and the lower costs as the technology ...

From security cameras to temperature sensors, pet feeders to smart sprinklers, here’s the pet tech I use to look after my critters. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a ...

Build your best home ever with everything from smart home tech to gaming dens to home theaters. Every time I write about a new smart home product, I can count on a few commenters to question the need ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A smart home is no longer a thing of the future, and you can find all manner of devices for just about every need. Whether you want to ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart home devices can offer independence, safety, and companionship. Smart home devices can offer independence, ...

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 ...

The most difficult transition of my adult life was accepting that it had been dramatically altered by a chronic illness, and I've heard others so afflicted express similar sentiments. And there are a ...