If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The new smart home standard finally arrived this year. But poor implementation, significant ...

A JD Power study surveyed consumers who had purchased "smart" appliances in the last three years to gauge their service and reliability.

Here's the problem that isn't talked about enough in smart bulb reviews: they need constant power to stay connected. Flip that wall switch off, and your expensive smart bulb becomes a regular dumb ...

Upgrading to a managed switch for my home unlocked increased control, VLAN support, link aggregation, and other advanced features.

Smart home gadgets are designed to make life simpler. Forget to lock your front door? All you have to do is remotely log into the companion app on your smartphone and hit a button. That said, while ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The concept of smart home technology has gradually found its way into just about every conceivable facet of the average home. With the right ...

In the course of my years of writing about smart home products, I’ve used more smart switches — that is, light switches you can control with your phone, smart speaker, tablet or computer — than ...

Replacing every light in the house with a smart bulb can get pricey quickly. One easy way to add intelligence to a room’s lights is with a smart light switch. Once installed, you’ll be able to ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart lighting is the most important innovation in lighting since the invention of the lightbulb. It adds so much ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart ...