An engineering-driven residential technology studio explains why system design, not devices, determines long-term smart home stability. When these layers are missing, even premium devices behave ...

Not sure how a smart home works or what kind of devices it needs? As a smart home expert, I'm breaking it all down. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how ...

Smart home tech can get confusing. If you have ever set up smart lights or a voice assistant, you may have run into problems getting everything to work together. Matter is a new standard that is ...

As more people want to be able to control everything in their homes via their phone, Hector Murva and his crew of 16 are ready to make that happen. The 40-year-old Murva is CEO of Vine Electric in ...

The smart home is evolving — not because of AI, but because the industry is finally converging on the Matter standard that ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...

Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient. Pixabay, Asotac In recent years ...

Imagine walking into your home after a long day, and before you can even think about what you need, your assistant greets you with a warm, “Welcome back! Shall I dim the lights and play your favorite ...