The smart home has come a long way since the days of clap-on lighting. Now that so many of the household items and appliances we use every day are equipped for Wi-Fi, people want more — the ability to ...

Automations make a smart home truly smart, not just convenient, by removing the need to perform repetitive everyday tasks. To identify what you can automate, start by creating a log of your daily ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

RIoT Technology is able to track home performance to better inform builders and homeowners about what offers the best return on investment. Smart home technology has been evolving rapidly, driven by ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...