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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The concept of smart home technology has gradually found its way into just about every conceivable facet of the average home. With the right ...

Tired of dealing with slow network speeds and limited connectivity in your home or small office? The UniFi 2.5GbE Flex Mini Network Switch might be just what you need. This compact, affordable device ...

When you want to make your lights smarter without changing the bulbs, you’re likely looking at upgrading to a smart light switch. One of the more vital functions of a smart switch is its ability to ...

Not everything has to be Matter-compatible. One version of the Meross Smart Plug Mini isn't, and still allows you to control nearly any appliance in your HomeKit setup within a small and light design.

When I press the “on” button on the light switch for the chandelier over my kitchen island, it turns on in an instant. When I ask Alexa to turn it off, the light turns off. When I tap the light in the ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

The busy collection of buttons on this otherwise fine smart dimmer can control lighting scenes and colors without depending on the app on your smartphone, but those advanced features only work with ...