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Smart homes are unique because you can build them up gradually, adding devices over time. However, the best first product to ...

Gurman said, “I still consider it Apple’s most significant release of the year because it’s the first step toward a bigger role in the smart home.” Currently, HomeKit users can set up a ...

Tons of smart home products have rolled out support for Matter, making it easeir than ever to connect all your devices. Here ...

Beyond the Home app and HomeKit themselves, Apple’s first real foray into the smart home space was the HomePod, an overpriced counter to the Amazon Echo. Although the HomePod has become more ...

New Apple Intelligence features are coming soon in iOS 18.4, here are seven features and changes to expect in the next big ...

Six Apple products are getting rare updates from the company throughout 2025, here’s everything coming up this year.

The same goes for probably the most basic of smart home gadgets: wall sockets. These tiny gadgets are amazing and super easy ...

As details of the vulnerability are known to some, and patches are now available, it's wise to apply the fix to all affected devices in case someone decides to port the exploit from iOS to other Apple ...

Connect your devices into a perfect computer mind of sensors, appliances, cameras, and more to save money, improve security ...

Creating a smart home is easier than ever, with thousands of devices selling the convenience of automation, voice control, and routine. Smart home devices have become more affordable and easier to ...