For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in ...

Smart lights offer a colorful new way to illuminate your home and manage brightness. Here are my favorite picks, from bulbs to light strips.

Creating an alarm on your smart speaker is common, whether you set it to wake you up in the morning or keep you on task during the day. For some, a standard alarm going off isn’t enough to get them ...

The numbers you see on the box don't always work out in real life. LED bulbs do last longer, but those claims about five to 10 years are estimates based on internal testing -- and companies are always ...

Spooky Halloween Sounds will play a continuous loop of unsettling noises until you tell Alexa to stop. Just say, "Alexa, start Spooky Halloween Sounds" to get started. Spooky Sounds plays 50 minutes ...

Artificial intelligence has brought all-new features to my home, and after some experimenting, these are the ones that truly add value and save me time.

We've tested several smart thermostats from the biggest brands to help you find the best thermostat for your needs.

GE Cync's smart outdoor lights are ready for the holidays with looping designs, permanent eave lights and more ways to change how you decorate.

Amazon's newest smart speakers start at $100, but do they offer enough of an incentive to upgrade? I went hands-on.

Revamp your home security system with these reliable security cams, tested by CNET experts. There's nothing worse than dealing with burglaries and package theft, which is why so many people are ...

Winter weather is on its way, delivering cold weather and punishing blizzards. Use these tips to keep your home and family safe.

When choosing home detectors and alarms, it's vital to include features that can sense CO (carbon monoxide) levels, since that insidious gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless, and has been ...