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, ...

Well-known brand LG unveiled CLOiD at CES 2026, and it says it can fold laundry, unload the dishwasher and handle light ...

Smart home tech brands will often label everything as "AI," but not all of it will actually be. Conversational voice assistants will usher in better, butler-style home control. Improved ...

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

I watched Switchbot's Onero H1 attempt the first two of these tasks, and I wasn't impressed, especially since, unlike most ...

This all-purpose presence sensor is a master at monitoring indoor activity and linking it to smart home features you already ...

The HunterSmart technology debuting at CES 2026 is a cutting-edge conversion option for home fans and more.

My home is much better with well-applied artificial intelligence, making things safer and saving money. Here's where AI is ...

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

Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's Commerce team. When she's not writing and editing, she's either hiking through the redwoods or curled up with a good book and a lazy dog. Expertise ...