Tech enthusiasts love to imagine a home where lights adjust automatically, the smart thermostat warms the house before your feet hit the floor, and a voice assistant reminds you of your first meeting.

My neighborhood's pretty safe. Crime isn't really a thing here. But I'm still not leaving my front porch open season for package thieves, and I'm definitely not rolling the dice on a break-in. The ...

I’m a creature of habit, and nothing gets my endorphins flowing like daily smart home routines that run like clockwork. Over the years, I’ve set up an elaborate array of smart automations that control ...

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...

Feeling like your home is constantly messy or overwhelming can be really frustrating. Sometimes, the routines you follow every day might be the reason your space feels out of control, even if you ...

Samsung has formally announced several features coming to the SmartThings app. The most notable feature is a Routine Creation Assistant that lets you create routines with natural language. Other ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in ...

My smart home routines are ready for a refresh. As new standards have emerged for connecting gadgets in the home, and Google and Amazon have been updating their respective hardware and apps, I've been ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...