For selection and affordability, Ikea will be hard to beat for Matter-compatible smart home sensors and lighting in 2026.

Sporting wonderful names like Timmerflotte, Alpstuga, Klipbok and Myggspray, Ikea's smart sensors are all Matter-compatible, ...

From a fridge that can do your meal planning to automated vacuums that can climb stairs, these are some of the standout ...

Kidde came to CES 2026 to deliver their latest device for the smart home, and it is the Smart Smoke + CO Alarm that now comes ...

These products offer convenient home enhancements, such as control and safety sensors that work without setup, a smart lock that charges itself, and blinds that automatically shield you from the sun.

Northern California estates embrace smart technology, blending convenience, sustainability, and luxury into homes that adapt ...

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ...

A smart home isn’t about stuffing your house with gadgets you have to babysit or juggling app after app just to turn off a ...

The smart home has been drifting into a world of interoperability lately that I never would have expected just a few years ...

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home ...

I picked Aqara’s Smart Lock U400 and Roborock’s Saros Rover robot vacuum as the overall best smart home gadgets from CES 2026 ...

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to check for all the gaps.