Creating an alarm on your smart speaker is common, whether you set it to wake you up in the morning or keep you on task during the day. For some, a standard alarm going off isn’t enough to get them ...

This security system is entry-level in every sense of the word, and it’s only appropriate to serve the most basic of security needs. I suppose if I was looking for a no-frills, absolutely basic ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Verge staff varies widely as to how ‘smart’ our homes are, ranging from one or two stray devices to entire ...

Our series on smart home basics, we explore routines and modes, highlighting how these features enhance the smart home ...

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It can be overwhelming when you decide to start your smart home journey, especially when it comes to choosing the best smart home system for your home. Fortunately, if you take some time to decide ...

IoT Security explores how to secure your smart home devices with essential rules to minimize the risk of hacking. This ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Besides the ever-versatile smart speaker, some people start their smart home setups with a bright idea: the smart lightbulb, and for good ...

We break down the costs of building a fully connected Google smart home, from smart speakers to cameras to bulbs and so much more. Macy Meyer Writer II Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. A smart switch turns existing hardwired lighting into smart lighting, adding app and voice control.