Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

HomeKit is Apple's smart home ecosystem, acting as a control center for managing and controlling smart devices via the Apple ...

HomeBatteries app simplifies monitoring HomeKit accessory batteries, offering tracking, customizable alerts, and Apple Watch integration.

Amazon Alexa is flexible and compatible with many smart home devices but can be clunky and has no native smartphone support.

Matter 1.4 adds enhanced interoperability features for smart home ecosystems like Apple's HomeKit, including multi-platform ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. Apple’s HomeKit smart home ecosystem makes it easy to set up and control smart home ...

Discover the top Apple Home Key-compatible smart locks for HomeKit users, offering security and convenience with seamless unlocking.

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we talk about Apple's continued use of hidden Thread radios, Apple TV's new watch list feature, and more new smart home products launching.

Homey has announced a new partnership with EcoFlow, bringing advanced energy management tools to its ever expanding smart ...

I even bought some smart plugs to turn older lamps into smart ones. I finally dabbled with the Apple HomeKit app and created custom automations, too. I would have the lights turn on anytime at ...

The world of smart home technology is dominated by smart light bulbs, door locks, and thermostats, but there are other smart ...

As you’ve probably noticed, cheaper smart lights and the like typically don’t offer connectivity with Apple’s HomeKit system. However, if you want some smart lighting that works in that ...