Why do smart home devices still use 2.4G over 5G?

Your smart lights don't need to stream a movie or download a game. That makes their Wi-Fi needs pretty different from the ...
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Apple Tried Hard to Sell Me on the HomeView as a Seamless Smart Home Experience and Succeeded

I test smart home devices for a living, but even I find it challenging to use and manage the ones in my home. I have Hue ...

Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’

The cornerstone of Apple's latest smart-home push is the Apple HomeView, a countertop gadget made up of a 7-inch square ...

Apple’s new smart home gear looks great. But that Apple tax is heartbreaking

Apple's new Home Collection promises an effortlessly connected smart home, but cheaper alternatives make its premium prices ...

The Forbes Vetted Smart Home Awards Are Here: Shop 50 Top-Performing Products To Level Up Your Living Space

The Forbes Vetted Smart Home Awards honor the 50 top-performing products that can help you build a smarter, safer and more efficient home. Here are our picks across kitchen, cleaning, entertainment ...

Apple (Mostly) Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is With New Smart Home Gear

For those who may not know, Apple is a major contributor to Matter, and the protocol is partly based on Apple’s HomeKit tech.

Apple’s smart home event: All 7 devices, prices, and release dates

A HomeView smart home hub at last. For years, we’ve been waiting for a new Apple smart home product that serves as a smart ...

How to keep your smart home running even if the internet goes down

Most smart home devices require a Wi-Fi connection, but some products operate local signals via their own hubs, so they can ...