Think of the Internet of Things, or IoT, as a giant network where everyday objects can talk to each other and share information. It’s like giving everyday items, from your fridge to your car, a way to ...

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 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and ...

The vision of a truly connected smart home—secure, seamless and sustainable—is rapidly approaching reality. According to an IDC report, the global market will grow from 892.3 million smart home ...

As we enter the final quarter of a year that many hoped would be a return to normalcy following the global health crisis, normal remains elusive. Investors are facing one of the most challenging years ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A decade ago, it was understandable to avoid smart home tech. It was fragmented, unreliable, and expensive. These days, there are still smart ...

The IoT is a global network consisting of networked things and provides the concept of seamless communication at any time, in any location and with any device. These “things” can be physical or ...

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Smart homes might seem like they would use more electricity. After all, you're adding Wi-Fi-connected devices, sensors, and even voice assistants into your daily routine. But quite surprisingly, when ...

Unlike traditional homes, where electronic devices operate independently of each other, in a smart home, there is an infrastructure that connects all the sensors and can access the internet via ...

In 2022, the global market for commercial and residential smart lighting alone was worth $13.5 billion, according to IMARC Group. By 2028, the research firm expects it to top $41.2 billion. Those ...

Smart home devices are becoming standard household items. In fact, smart homes, in which many of the home’s functions are remotely controllable through apps, number almost 200 million worldwide. Many ...