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.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has finalized the Matter 1.4 spec, releasing it to accessory makers and platforms like ...

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.

Because Matter is still a relatively young connectivity protocol, when you connect a Google device to Apple HomeKit via ...

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.

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wifi Plug Slim (EP25P4) is currently discounted to $33.99 for a four-pack on Amazon. It features a ...

Ring may be a dominant player in the video doorbell field, but it's far from the only option. Here are brands that offer the ...