Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

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In recent years, integrating smart home devices into your living space has never been simpler. They have become easier to set up with user-friendly apps and step-by-step guides, and some are ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

Smart home frameworks, broadly speaking, are meant to give you a greater degree of control over the features and functions of your home via interconnected devices. No matter how prevalent smart home ...

The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...

Out of sight, out of mind.

Overwhelmed by all the automation possibilities your smart gadgets offer? You're not alone. Here are three I find useful and not annoying. Home automation has gone mainstream at a rapid pace, with ...