For years, the real estate industry sold one vision of the future: a home where every light, lock, thermostat, and appliance ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Not sure where to start with smart plugs? At CNET, these are the tricks we use to make our homes smarter and routines faster.

The Raspberry Pi might sound like dessert, but it's actually a credit card–sized computer changing the world of DIY tech. First launched in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it was designed to make ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...

We clean with low-end robovacs, use Stream Decks as light switches, and enjoy the luxury of smart beds. We clean with low-end robovacs, use Stream Decks as light switches, and enjoy the luxury of ...

My smart home routines are ready for a refresh. As new standards have emerged for connecting gadgets in the home, and Google and Amazon have been updating their respective hardware and apps, I've been ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With technology evolving so fast and most everyday objects getting smarter, it only makes sense to add smart capabilities to your home. Smart ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home technology has expanded beyond the common smart speaker and display. A quick browse on Amazon, and you'll find a couple different ...