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, ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Emerson launched its SmartVoice technology at CES 2026.SmartVoice devices don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; ...

Honeywell Home's thermostat upgrade has a twist for owners of Ring doorbells and similar tech, paving the way to a new thermostat future.

Even after my tests were done, I decided to upgrade certain smart home devices to full-time help. Here's what won out.

During its expansive CES 2026 presentation, Samsung demonstrated a piece of AI tech that actually sounds useful: a smart ...

The new SmartVoice technology from IAI Smart offers the benefits of voice commands without compromising privacy.

The Anker Solix E10 competes with the Powerwall and other home battery backups, offering three ways to keep your home powered ...

The upcoming Caeli monitor is becoming even smarter, with a flu index that predicts how likely you are to get sick. And I got ...

Vivoo's attachable smart toilet sensor was unveiled at CES 2026 and is designed to analyze hydration levels in real time.

I discovered the PePeHola smart dog toy... and I'm seriously wishing I had owned it before leaving my dog over 2,000 miles ...

The Speediance Strap is a screen-free wearable that collects data related to your sleep, training and core body temperature.