Home security systems were once simple: a few sensors, a keypad, and a loud alarm. However, as technology advances and ...

The Z-Wave Alliance—an organization that promotes the development and use of the open-source Z-Wave standard in smart homes and smart buildings—is celebrating the growth of the standard’s latest ...

Keeping your home safe these days takes more than a deadbolt and a dog with a menacing bark. Installing a few security cameras around your property is an easy and surprisingly cost-effective way to ...

IKEA's 21 new smart IoT devices support Matter, HomeKit, Google, and Alexa, so you can build a low-cost setup with quick pairing and simple controls.

Let’s face it: As we age, our vision and balance aren’t what they used to be. These changes to our senses can be minor annoyances but can also lead to injury, from stubbed toes to serious falls.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› by Jon Chase A consortium of smart-home companies is launching Matter, a standard ...

Even after my tests were done, I decided to upgrade certain smart home devices to full-time help. Here's what won out.

From screw-in bulbs and colorful LED strips to table lamps and outdoor string lights, check out the top smart lighting we've tested for illuminating your space and setting the mood. I'm PCMag's ...

Be prepared for everything 2026 may bring by upgrading your home security setup with cameras, video doorbells, smart locks and more from top brands at deep discounts. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...

If you need a rapid getaway from the snow and cold, I want just a minute of your time. Today's home security devices are well-prepared to protect your home whether you're leaving for a snowy weekend ...

The new sensor-packed Smart Play Brick will land this spring as part of a special Star Wars collection. The update adds interactive lights and sound to the Lego experience—including the minifigs.

Lego bricks come in a bunch of shapes and sizes, but they’re getting a big technical upgrade in 2026 thanks to news announced at CES this year. Meet the Lego Smart Brick, a standard-sized 2 x 4 brick ...