Ikea’s smart donut lamp is a sweet treat

Ikea’s popular Varmblixt lamp just got a smart home glow-up. The delightfully bulbous light now features color-changing, ...

Your Outdoor Smart Home Gear Doesn't Have to Be Ugly

These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.
PC World

Smart homes are getting cheaper: 14 useful gadgets under $100

PCWorld showcases 14 affordable smart home devices under $100, including smart plugs, locks, cameras, and thermostats from brands like Tapo, Leviton, and Amazon. These budget-friendly gadgets offer ...
CNET

There Are Too Many Smart Home Automations. These 3 Types Are Actually Useful

Don't automate everything in your home just because you can. Here are the three types I find most rewarding. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, ...
How-To Geek on MSN

7 smart home projects that work better on an ESP32 than a Raspberry Pi

When a Raspberry Pi is overkill.
XDA Developers on MSN

I tried Hue Bridge Emulator for my smart bulbs and lights — turns out, I didn’t need it

One layer too many.