Upgrading to a smart lock is a DIY project -- if you know what you're doing. These steps will explain what instruction ...

Today:Early fog in the far southwest clears quickly. Most areas stay dry with sunshine and variable cloud, though northern and northeastern regions may see isolated showers. Light winds overall, ...

As a $35 pc with very low power requirements, the Raspberry Pi is uniquely suited to serve many different purposes especially as an always-on low power server. When I first heard of the Pi, I was ...

The goal of this project is ostensibly to build a doorbell and chime that are connected over our home network. The real goal of this project is for me to get some hands-on time with a Raspberry Pi :-) ...

On paper, a smart thermostat sounds like a great deal-- offering potential savings while making home heating and cooling easier to manage through AI and remote sensors. In practice, a worry frequently ...

Imagine walking into a home where the lights adjust to your mood, the thermostat learns your preferences, and your security system keeps watch—all without you lifting a finger. Now, imagine achieving ...

Americans have long had a love/hate relationship with their smart home technologies. As a group, these Internet of Things (IoT) devices have been prone to security holes and technical hiccups, ...

If you're tired of waiting for your favorite home automation products to gain HomeKit support, it may be time to take matters into your own hands. With the proper hardware — or software, you can bring ...

HomeKit’s ecosystem is fantastic, but the directly compatible devices can get expensive – especially if you already have incompatible devices at home that you need to replace. $25 for a smart plug, ...

For years, Raspberry Pi — the world’s most innovative tiny computer — has turned the tech world on its head. This plug-and-play computer isn’t much larger than a credit card and fits easily in your ...