An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something ...

Setting up a new computer can be an exciting task, but it’s also one that’s fraught with potential pitfalls. Whether you’re a seasoned tech enthusiast or a novice user, it’s easy to make mistakes ...

Setting up a new Android tablet is pretty straightforward. The moment you power it on, the device starts walking you through the setup process, which includes selecting a preferred language, ...

The first step to your smart home is getting your app set up. If you're using Google, setting up Google Home is a five minute process. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home ...

I set up a new phone fairly often — whether it’s moving to a new daily driver or secondary phone, or setting up one of the new best Android phones to review. Since I’m a creature of habit, I like to ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

With so many easy-to-set-up smart devices available, converting your home into a smart one has never been easier. There are dozens of smart home gadget manufacturers you can shop from, but it's a good ...

Putting your smart home together is about as customizable as you want it to be. You can go the route of choosing one specific ecosystem and only sticking with devices that work with it, building out ...

The smart home interoperability standard looks to streamline how you add smart devices to your home. The smart home interoperability standard looks to streamline how you add smart devices to your home ...