My smart home finally stopped looking homemade.

Many smart home devices rely on cloud services and internet access, but there are ways to reduce that dependence while improving privacy and control.

As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and vacuums — we break down exactly what makes a home ‘smart’ and help you decide if it’s the ...

Not sure what a smart home even is? Start here: I'm covering the apps, connections and what they do for you. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with and ...