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Best Smart Thermostats for 2025: AI, Matter, and Real Energy Savings

CES 2025: The Biggest Smart Home Announcements

From Matter-enabled everything to AI-powered automation, here are the smart home products and trends that caught our attention at CES 2025.

Smart Switches vs Smart Bulbs: Ending the Debate Once and For All

The definitive guide to choosing between smart switches and smart bulbs for your home, with practical advice on when to use each and how to combine them.

Best Smart Lights for 2024: Matter, Thread, and Every Protocol Covered

My Smart Home Year in Review: Best and Worst Purchases of 2024

Looking back at everything I bought, installed, and tinkered with in 2024. Some purchases were great, others I regret.

DIY vs Professional Smart Home Installation: Which Path Is Right for You?

An honest breakdown of when to install smart home tech yourself versus hiring a professional, with real cost comparisons and safety considerations.

Smart Thermostat Keeps Changing Temperature on Its Own? Here's Why

Black Friday Smart Home Deals: What's Actually Worth Buying

Not every Black Friday deal is worth your money. Here are the smart home products worth buying at a discount and the ones to skip.

When the Power Goes Out: How Smart Homes Handle Blackouts

A practical guide to preparing your smart home for power outages, from UPS battery backups and hub resilience to whole-home battery systems and post-outage recovery.