If you're spending more time fixing your smart home than using it, it could be time to stop relying on the cloud. Here's how.

In 2019, I thought I had my ideal smart home and it all relied on Google Home. Then it all started failing piece by piece.

You can manually set the temperature, but first- and second-gen Nest Learning Thermostats no longer connect to the Google ...

People assume smart homes cost a fortune and require some kind of tech wizard to set up. I was in that camp until last year when I picked up an Amazon Echo Dot, some smart bulbs, and a smart plug.

The issue is that Gemini for Home cannot consistently understand what your devices are capable of when it adds triggers or ...

Google has released a new update to its Home app, bringing a new cleaner and spacious UI alongside several new features.

Google Home is developing a new workflow for setting up new devices. The interface is search-based, letting you look up a brand’s app or individual models. You can easily see which hardware supports ...

There’s no need for an expensive, professionally installed home security system for a little peace of mind. You can keep tabs on your home when you’re away, check in on your kids or pets, and ...

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...

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Home security cams, especially today's wireless versions, can go nearly anywhere inside or outside your home to keep an eye out with smart motion detection. But some spots are much better than others ...

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