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I set up a VLAN for my smart home and you should too

That’s why VLANs, or virtual local area networks, are so important in a smart home (or any home, really). With a VLAN, you’re ...

Jim Rossman: Simplify your Alexa smart home commands

Home assistants from Google and Apple offer similar commands groups. It can really save you some time if you dive into some ...
PC Magazine

Lower Your Electric Bill: How to Set Up Apple Shortcuts for Smart Home Devices

Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...
Android Authority

One UI 7 fixes one of the most frustrating parts of setting up a smart home

Connecting older or cheaper smart home devices to your Wi-Fi network can be a headache. Some smart devices can’t see combined 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. One UI 7 has added a new mode for setting up ...
Android Authority

Setting up your smart home could be a lot easier next time around, thanks to new Matter update

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 ...
Lifehacker

How to Set Up Your Google Home App

The first step to your smart home is getting your app set up. If you're using Google, setting up Google Home is a five minute process. December 29, 2023 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a ...
SlashGear

Here's How To Set Up An Amazon Basics Smart Light Bulb

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 ...
Android Police

How to set up your Philips Hue Smart Plug

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...
CNET

I Took My Smart Home to the Next Level With Just a Few Easy Automations

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.
The New York Times

I’m Wirecutter’s Smart Home Editor. Here’s How I Set Up My House for Less Miserable Mornings.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an ...

How AI broke the smart home in 2025

The potential for generative AI and large language models to take the complexity out of the smart home, making it easier to set up, use, and manage connected devices, is compelling. So is the promise ...