Your smart home has too many apps - this new framework wants to fix that

ZDNET's key takeaways Copilot.cx is an IoT customer experience SaaS company that just introduced Copilot Star.Star is a ...

I switched my smart lights to this more affordable Philips Hue alternative years ago — and I just found a hidden trick that finally speeds up its app

Philips Hue lights are great but pricey, so I switched to this affordable alternative and finally found a hidden trick to fix ...

4 Of The Best Free Apps For Your Smart TV (That Aren't Streaming)

When you don't need your TV just for watching shows, or just want to enhance the functionality from your smarter TV, these ...

7 Of The Best Free Android Apps For Automating Your Routine

Turn routine phone tasks into smooth, hands-off actions using smart Android apps that simplify everything from silencing ...
CNET

Easy Home Automations That Are Useful, Not Annoying: My Step-by-Step Guide

Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...
Digital Trends

This tiny smart puck can control your smart home without the need for mobile apps

My home is overrun with smart gadgets, and the main way I interact with them is through my smartphone. This is usually a robust way to control my gadgets, as my phone is never far from my side — ...
CNET

Would You Let Ikea Take Over Your Smart Home in 2026? After CES, I Would

Sporting wonderful names like Timmerflotte, Alpstuga, Klipbok and Myggspray, Ikea's smart sensors are all Matter-compatible, ...