A new feature in Android 15 allows your phone or tablet to display an interactive smart home control panel while charging — and it’s not limited to Google Home. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy ...

DIY solar panels are more affordable than pro systems because you don’t have to pay for labor or design services. A DIY system may be cheaper overall, but you don’t get wholesale pricing on ...

Expertise Smart home devices, outdoors gadgets, smartphones, wearables, kid's tech, and some dabbling in 3D printing Credentials Covered the mobile and smart home tech space for the past five ...

Android 15 is finally here with tons of new features including a new Home Controls screensaver that doubles up your phone or tablet into a control center for smart home devices. What’s nice is ...

What is the best overall home security system? For total home coverage with an eye on important access points inside your house, nothing works as well as a complete security system, which includes ...

You probably use your Google Assistant for all sorts of things — convenience, entertainment, cheating at Jeopardy — but did you know you can use the app to set up, manage, automate, and control ...

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Please verify your email address. Apple's plan involves creating affordable smart displays and more expensive tabletop devices The focus is on smart home control, not automation, which may limit ...

(For instance, the Bounty Wi-Fi offers a touchscreen control panel.) Even so, Wi-Fi-enabled software features are a big part of why people buy things like smart home grow kits, and losing those ...