Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

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 ...

Google admits that its Google Home app for managing smart home devices has not offered the best experience, and it now aims to change that. On Wednesday, alongside new Nest devices and an upcoming ...

A new Apple framework makes it easy for developers of smart home apps to help cut your electricity bills. While EnergyKit is currently limited to thermostats and EV chargers, it’s the first step ...

As part of Google’s continued migration away from the Nest app, Google now lets you manage Nest Cam IQ indoor and outdoor cameras through Google Home. As part of Google’s continued migration away from ...

Here are my favorite home apps to make smart home management fast and fun, without the clutter or annoying navigation. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...