That prompt is all it took to start the soft buzz and slow release of air from the windows and skylights lining a Marvin “smart home” in Eagan, where the Warroad-based manufacturer tests its latest ...

Smart home adoption in the U.S. and Canada rose from 49% in 2024 to 59% in 2025, signaling a shift toward connected technology as part of everyday living. Automated window coverings, from motorized ...

Rather than reach for a tangled pull cord to operate your blinds, let smart blinds do the work for you. Smart blinds are window coverings you control from a smart device, remote, or by voice command.

Have you ever wondered how a pine cone knows when to open and close? It's not magic, it's science. Now, researchers have taken this cue from nature to create something pretty cool for our homes. Let's ...

Overwhelmed by all the automation possibilities your smart gadgets offer? You're not alone. Here are three I find useful and ...

Window technology has advanced over the last couple of decades and has led to the introduction of several exciting innovations. Modern windows are designed to save energy, reduce sound, or provide an ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Setting up smart home automations can feel overwhelming, and at times, downright ridiculous. You might wonder if you really need a machine ...