HomeKit is giving users more choice about what controls the smart home network in iOS 18, by selecting what device acts as the active Home Hub. HomeKit prefers to have a Home Hub, a device designated ...

IKEA Dirigera runs many smart home actions locally; no required account, keeping schedules working during internet outages.

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With technology evolving so fast and most everyday objects getting smarter, it only makes sense to add smart capabilities to your home. Smart ...

More old and new Samsung devices, like TVs and soundbars, will be able to serve as hubs for the smart home network. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the last ...

Aeotec announced a brand-new SmartThings-compatible hub at the IFA tradeshow in Berlin that’s sure to disappoint smart home enthusiasts with lots of Z-Wave devices. The Smart Home Hub 2 supports ...

A leaker with an excellent track record says that Apple is still on track to release its first dedicated smart home controller with an iPad-like screen in the second half of 2025. Here's what to ...