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Building a smart home? Here’s one design principle you shouldn’t ignore

A smart home designed around rules like “always leave the porch light in the on position” might work for you and maybe a few ...
CNET

The Best Smart Home Apps for Ease of Use, Design and Control

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...
TechCrunch

Google updates its Home app with Gemini smarts

Google admits that its Google Home app for managing smart home devices has not offered the best experience, and it now aims to change that. On Wednesday, alongside new Nest devices and an upcoming ...
The Verge

EcoFlow’s Oasis could be a powerful tool for simplifying your home’s energy use

The company’s new AI-powered Home Energy Management System uses a chatbot to make it easier to manage your energy. The company’s new AI-powered Home Energy Management System uses a chatbot to make it ...