Nearly every fixture and appliance in your home—from the lights, the HVAC system and even the coffeemaker—can be controlled remotely with a Wi-Fi connection and mobile device. But choosing the best ...

Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increased demand for smart home technology as consumers continue to embrace a digital lifestyle. “Smart home technology, whether it be keyless entry locks, smart ...

A smart home includes high-tech heating and lighting systems and appliances that can be controlled remotely with a phone or a computer. The term "smart home" only recently entered the lexicon of folks ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

If the tech world has its way, just about everything you touch will soon be connected. We’re not just talking about lights and music and video doorbells, either. We’re talking e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g.

Most adults over 55 desire to “age in place,” which essentially means continuing to live at home as they age. Today’s smart home technology, in various ways, is helping them to do so. What must you ...

With its planned acquisition of Vivint, NRG Energy is among the power providers exploring a new role as the grid evolves. NRG Energy Inc. wants to have a bigger presence in customers’ homes, but first ...

Convincing your elderly relatives to adopt home security technology can be difficult enough, but what do you choose when they're interested? Aging in place means giving senior relatives as much ...

Homeowners beware: Decking a house out with all the latest smart-home bells and whistles may not appeal to future buyers as much as one might expect. Newly built luxury homes are increasingly sold ...