Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

The Google Home app is getting an update starting today that should continue to improve several areas. For one, Google says ...

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...

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Home Assistant's best feature is a lot simpler than that: a unified dashboard.

With the release of Home+ 5 by Matthias Hochgatterer, there are more reasons for HomeKit power-users to try the app than ever before. One of the app’s strengths has always been creating automations ...

Start your smart home automations with simple rules and device support, so setup stays clear and upgrades stay easy.

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Automation is taking over in a big way. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to automate your life. You can set your phone to stop notifying you at a certain time. There are ways to ...