A 2026 guide to setting up Alexa as your smart home hub: unboxing your Echo, adding devices, organizing Rooms, using Matter, ...

Matter 1.6 and Product Security 1.1 updates make it easier for you to set up your smart home. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) dropped two notable updates that work in concert at its annual ...

Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...

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For the first time ever, IKEA took to the stage at CES 2026, and it was a huge success for the home furnishing giant. Though IKEA has made its mark on all things interior design, it's also made a name ...

Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've gone from big workstations being converted into protable laptops, and then into smartphones that we carry around in our pockets. We find ...

For many, including myself, Amazon Echo smart speakers and smart displays have become essential parts of our homes and lives. From answering any and all questions to setting timers and controlling ...

Smart locks have become one of the easiest ways to make a front door smarter, but choosing the right one increasingly depends on your smart home ecosystem. Apple users, in particular, should pay ...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance released Matter 1.6 on June 17, 2026, the second day of its inaugural Unify conference in Austin, Texas. The update does not add new device categories — instead, it ...