John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Episode 1: Smart Home For Beginners - Technologies. This video is the beginning of a series on home automation basics, covering essential topics such as scenes & modes, automations, geofencing, voice ...

Episode 3: Smart Home For Beginners - Routines. In this video, I’ll be exploring routines and modes, which is where smart homes really start to get fun. This is part of a series on home automation ...

Imagine walking into your home after a long day, and the lights automatically adjust to your preferred brightness, your favorite playlist starts playing softly in the background, and the thermostat ...

In the 21st century, families have shrunk. With the rise of nuclear families and single-individual households, people's needs and requirements have changed. From wanting comfortable homes to safety ...